Smokey Bear. Ham the Space Chimp. Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling. Not many animals reach celebrity status, but it’s a bit of a tradition here at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. In January, we rolled out ...

The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced on Nov. 24 that one of its Asian elephants is expecting, marking the first time an elephant calf will be born at the zoo in ...

The Los Angeles Zoo confirms what happened to its Asian elephants, Billy and Tina, who were suddenly absent from their habitat on May 20 Bailey Richards is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Spunky meerkats, playful clouded leopards, curious Mexican spider monkeys, and more were treated to gift-wrapped enrichment ...

The Los Angeles Zoo announced Tuesday that it will relocate its only two remaining Asian elephants to an expansive preserve at the Tulsa Zoo in Oklahoma. The move of elephants Billy, 40, and Tina. 59, ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - When it comes to unique pieces of artwork, zoo animals have just the right touch. “Right here we have a fabulous painting,” says Paul Swen, Brand Director at Caldwell Zoo. It’s ...

Animals at Perth Zoo in Western Australia enjoyed festive treats in the lead-up to Christmas as keepers tailored enrichment ...

From tiny newborn to devoted mom, Tara the elephant has come full circle. Now caring for her little “mini-me,” Zaiya at ...