How to pull off a tech-free family vacation the whole family will enjoy
It’s a full-blown modern challenge to get through even an hour of the day without using technology. So considering...
ChimpFace could help fight the illegal trade in chimpanzees
There is now a new tool that can be used to fight the illegal trade in chimpanzees. The same facial recognition...
Undulating green-roofed aquarium proposed for Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo
3XN and GERNER GERNER PLUS recently revealed their proposal for the design of a new aquarium for Vienna’s Schönbrunn...
Rainwater-harvesting pavilions mimic a lush rainforest at the Indianapolis Zoo
Artful rainwater harvesting design has taken root at the Indianapolis Zoo. RATIO Architects recently completed...
Bicycle highway in the Netherlands built using recycled toilet paper
People in the Netherlands use an estimated 180,000 tons of toilet paper every year. Because this amounts to a lot...
BIG reveals new yin yang-shaped Panda House for Copenhagen Zoo
The Copenhagen Zoo is giving the starchitect treatment to the home of its most anticipated new tenants. Bjarke...
Chimpanzee smokes a pack of cigarettes a day in North Korean zoo
The Pyongyang Central Zoo in North Korea recently reopened its doors to flocks of curious visitors, however one...
Criminal charges possible in Cincinnati Zoo gorilla Harambe’s death
Criminal charges may be possible after the death of Harambe, a 17-year-old Western lowland silverback gorilla...
Indonesia’s “Zoo of Death” plagued by overcrowding and feed shortages
Activists refer to Indonesia's largest zoo as the "zoo of death," and they're calling for new management and the...
Polar bears are getting dosed with Prozac to keep them calm in captivity
A visit to the zoo wouldn’t be complete without a stop by the polar bear enclosure. Seeing the majestic creatures...
Bureau A creates transparent birdhouses meant to remind us of the omnipresence of nature
The non-profit project was initiated and supported by the Politecnico di Milano, and its proceeds will be donated...
The Vertical Zoo: A wild greenery-wrapped tower that provides refuge for animalia
The zoo is built from a six armed star-shaped level designed to maximize space, views and circulation. It is based...
Zootopia: BIG Unveils Bold Plan to Build the World’s Most Animal-Friendly Zoo
Zoos sometimes get a bad rap, but they are still wildly popular and a fascinating way to get up close to animals...
A New Twist on An Old Classic: Wooden Toy Animals by Bleebla
The “animal box – jungle” by bleebla, a toy design company based in Portugal, is a minimal...
The Hidden Ark: 500 Foot Noah’s Ark-Style Zoo to be Constructed in Miami
Last year, we reported that Dutchman Johan Huibers built a life-size Noah's Ark as a biblical attraction for the...
Marc Sparfel Crafts a Menagerie of Animals From Discarded Furniture
In every old piece of furniture lies a personality waiting to emerge. Artist Marc Sparfel has the unique talent...
Buenos Aires’ Bioparque Temaikén Boasts the Largest Aviary in South America
Temaikén's Aviary is the biggest in South America and holds around 2,500 birds that live inside and outside the...
Adelaide Zoo Entrance Boasts Living Walls and a Green Roof in Support of Native Species
The Adelaide Zoo Entrance Precinct was designed to create a more natural transition between the bustling world...
A Home Fit For Elephants at the Cophenhagen Zoo
Keeping the elephants happy was a key element in the design of the new house, and detailed research into the social...
AECOM’s Giant Amusement Park in Seoul Wins International Competition
Seoul, Korea's existing Grand Park is a basic big city park with trails, playgrounds, an art museum and a zoo....
Sustainable Renovation of Zoo Showcases Conservation Efforts
A historic zoo in Vincennes, France, originally built in 1934 is looking to complete a major renovation, boosting...