Philadelphia Zoo’s 100-Year-old Galapagos Tortoises Hatch 4 Babies–to Help Ensure Species Survival

Hatchlings of Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise Credit: Philadelphia Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo is overjoyed to announce the hatching of four critically endangered Galapagos tortoises for the first time in the Zoo’s 150 year history. The parents, Western …

Scovill Zoo celebrates opening day

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Scovill Zoo is now open for the season. Despite the rain Saturday, several families stopped by to enjoy the opening day activities. The rain and cooler weather did keep some of the animal indoors.  "We have a lot of warm …

Topeka Zoo mourns the loss of 22-year-old armadillo

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Zoo is saddened by the loss of Erin, the Southern three-banded armadillo. According to the zoo’s social media post on Saturday, Erin passed away. Erin celebrated her 22nd birthday on St. Patrick’s Day. The Topeka Zoo says …

Two of the Philadelphia Zoo's oldest residents are new parents

A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. In an announcement Friday, the zoo said it is "overjoyed" at the arrival of the four hatchlings, a first in its more …

Lupa Zoo in Ludlow opens for the 2025 season

LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Lupa Zoo in Ludlow is kicking off the 2025 season with its opening weekend, welcoming animal lovers back to the facility Saturday morning. This zoo officially opened at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, allowing guests to return to the 20-acre …

The robot zoo

How do chameleons change colour? What makes grasshoppers leap so high? How do bats see at night? Enter the fascinating world of The robot zoo and discover the mechanisms that give animals their amazing abilities. This family-friendly exhibition features …

‘We are heartbroken’: Beloved clouded leopard cub at Nashville Zoo dies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Zoo announced the passing of their beloved clouded leopard cub on Saturday. On April 3, the cub developed acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE), a bleeding into the GI tract, the zoo said. After the Zoo’s …

Galapagos tortoises at Philly zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100

April 5, 2025 / 2:42 PM EDT / AP Philadelphia Zoo introduces new baby colobus monkey Philadelphia Zoo introduces new baby colobus monkey 00:19 A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have …

Bierman Autism Centers hosting sensory-friendly petting zoo

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – It’s Autism Awareness Month and a local resource center is helping bring awareness and embrace the spring season. Bierman Autism Centers is hosting “Barnyard Buddies” — a sensory-friendly petting zoo. Clinical Director, Lauren …

Gorewada Int’l zoo to get two more tigers soon