Blank Park Zoo recently broke ground on the Ruan Foundation Wild Iowa exhibit, part of the zoo’s $18 million “Expand the Impact” capital campaign. The exhibit will create immersive habitats showcasing ...

From a sunrise stroll with pandas to a moonlit campout among giraffes, this three-day itinerary blends luxury, learning, and a dash of childhood wonder. ByKim Westerman, Former Contributor. Forbes ...

Blank Park Zoo broke ground on Tuesday on a new lion habitat that will support the conservation of African lions. The Marjorie A. Foster Lion Conservation Center will more than triple the zoo’s space ...

SPRINGFIELD — The sign inside The Zoo at Forest Park for its annual Spooky Safari should read “Don’t spook the animals.” “As long as they’re getting their food on time, the animals don’t seem to mind ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — In order to support conservation efforts for black rhinos at Kenya’s Loisaba Conservancy, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s expert wildlife care and Conservation Technology Lab ...

One of the calves was born on April 23, and both names were officially revealed on Tuesday. These leggy little ones are now part of a growing legacy at the park—Matope is the 14th Masai giraffe calf ...

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced Tuesday that its new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will open in early 2026, marking the completion of the largest and most transformative ...

Paul Donn leads Jessica out of a cave at the Safari Park’s Gorilla Forest. (Photo by Ken Bohn/San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance) Gorilla Paul Donn has joined the troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park ...

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A male silverback gorilla has joined the troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido. Paul Donn is the first silverback at the safari park since the passing of ...

Blank Park Zoo invites guests to Safari Soiree on Sept. 4 at 5:30 PM—an evening of Jurassic fun, food, and fundraising. Proceeds support conservation and education programs. Silent auction runs Aug.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - A baby Japanese macaque has been introduced to the Blank Park Zoo. Taro, a baby Japanese macaque, was born at the zoo on June 17. His name means “eldest son.” His mother, ...

BLANK PARK ZOO IS TAKING A PREHISTORIC TURN WITH A TEMPORARY NAME CHANGE. SAY HELLO TO DINO PARK ZOO. THIS IS THE NEW SUMMER HOME TO 17 DINOSAUR. ANIMATIONS, ANIMATRONICS. IS THAT HOW YOU SAY IT? EACH ...