A rare and endangered baby animal that looks like a “fuzzy watermelon” has a new name, and it’s also a fruit, a Washington ...

Emory graduate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant explores conservation efforts for the species in the Feb. 15 episode of “Mutual of Omaha’s ...

Colorado Springs' own Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is in the running for the best zoo in the country in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers' Choice awards!

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards in four different categories.

Brevard Zoo is nominated to be among the top zoos in the country. Help it secure a spot with your vote. Here's how.

For Valentine's Day in 2008, Omaha Prime Quartet made the rounds, having been hired out to sing at numerous engagements around town.

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been nominated for Best Zoo in the USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Desert Dome was nominated for Best Exhibit, while the Wildlife Safari Park is up ...

Omaha's zoo is a contender for national recognition once again. The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been nominated for Best ...

Bornean orangutan Ruby (left) and 26-year-old male Tukang (right) hang out in their enclosure at Henry Doorly Zoo and ...

Humans and gorillas share around 98% of their genetic makeup. So it’s not surprising they exhibit human-like behaviors, ...

After 14 years of dedicated service, Jeff Ewelt, Executive Director of ZooMontana, has announced that he will be stepping down from his position to assume a new role as Chief ...

Animals at Omaha's zoo aren't allowed to mate at will. Space, genetics and overall compatibility are considered, and a master ...