Brookfield Zoo helping endangered dragonfly species with crayfish burrows

Crayfish are helping recover a unique species. CHICAGO - One of the most rare and endangered dragonflies in Illinois is getting a lifeline at the Brookfield Zoo, which is among several local institutions raising another species of animal that could help …

Days after end of Operation Rising Lion, Haifa zoo roars back into action

On the top of Mt. Carmel in Haifa on Tuesday morning, three baboons crouched on a rock grooming one another, two crowned lemurs scurried along a tree branch, and a spotted leopard snoozed in the middle of its jungle habitat. But sirens signaling incoming …

Fun in the sun at the Jackson Zoo: Nostalgic photos from the 2000s

Clarion Ledger Staff Photographers Jackson Zoo Elephant trainers (from left) Tom Brown, Scott Matthews, Mark Stocker and Percy King, coax Marrie, a 35-year-old African elephant onto scales borrowed from the Office of Enforcement of the Mississippi …

Little Rock Zoo's baby orangutan, Kota, passes away due to encephalitis

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Little Rock Zoo has announced that their youngest male orangutan, Kota, had passed away from encephalitis. Kota had been observed showing signs of lethargy, prompting concern from the staff. The veterinary staff and animal …

Brevard Zoo says infant spider monkey died

A 4-month-old spider monkey died at the Brevard Zoo on Tuesday.The zoo said the baby was found unresponsive in its habitat. Before the infant was rushed to L3 Harris Animal Care Center to receive emergency treatment, the Rainforest Revealed Team gave the …

Denver Zoo to close early over 'City Park Takeover' concerns

The Denver Zoo said on Thursday that it will close early Saturday over concerns about a planned gathering of teenagers in City Park. A spokesperson said the zoo will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 1 p.m., as rumors circulate on social media of an event …

Little Rock Zoo mourns loss of beloved young orangutan

Staff at the Little Rock Zoo are mourning the loss of their beloved Kota, the youngest male orangutan at the zoo. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Zoo has announced that the youngest male orangutan at the zoo has sadly passed away. According to staff, …

Exciting Updates From The Great Plains Zoo This Week

It was a big night at the Great Plains Zoo's summer party! The Great Plains Zoo had some big announcements at the big adults-only party, Zoofari. First of all, they announced the birth of a brand new baby snow leopard. The cub was born on May 23 to mom …

Little Boy, 3, Unconscious After Falling 24 Feet into Zoo Enclosure. Seconds Later, Female Gorilla Picked Him Up

NEED TO KNOW Binti Jua became a hero when she rescued a 3-year-old boy who fell into her gorilla enclosure at the Brookfield Zoo outside of Chicago She safely scooped the boy up and delivered him to zookeepers, who were waiting at the door to her habitat …

Hyena enjoys cool treats during Phoenix Zoo "Snow Day"