USDA closes Tiger King zoo for animal welfare violations
This week brought more drama involving the human cast of the popular "Tiger King" series but hopefully some peace...
Zoos struggling to survive during pandemic
Hundreds of zoos and aquariums across the U.S. risk being closed due to financial constraints caused by the coronavirus...
'Tiger King' drama overshadows abuse of captive tigers in U.S.
Netflix's wildly popular "Tiger King" documentary series has been progressively sweeping the nation since it first...
Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for coronavirus
Perhaps it’s not surprising that the first known U.S. case of an animal testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the...
Surround yourself with California’s wildlife and flora at Oakland Zoo’s eco-minded California Trail
If you’re looking for a unique, family-friendly activity in the Bay Area, look no further than the California...
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...