HOUSTON, Texas -- Thailand, a male Asian elephant, is one of the Houston Zoo's oldest residents. This summer, he celebrated a milestone birthday - he turned 60 years old! "He's a very significant part ...

A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...

A polar bear in a zoo, a hotel balcony overlooking elephants, a tree mural shrouded by haze: They're images from the new book ...

But I have lost a mother, and I have almost lost a city, and I can tell you that the feeling of one is similar to the other.

Last week, in front of thousands of fans at Chase Center, the Golden State Valkyries introduced their new mascot: a ...

Zoo officials said the elephant, named Ruth, lost her footing after aggressive behavior from a fellow African elephant.

An African elephant at a Somerset zoo has received specialist dental care to safeguard its tusks, after keepers spotted a ...

The hidden history of a former zoo in Hull will be revealed during a series of events this weekend. The workshop and yard on ...

Tulsa Zoo is celebrating another leap forward in its elephant care program. In the most recent update, keepers say Billy and ...

A 43-year-old elephant named Ruth is recovering after falling during an encounter with another elephant at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Zoo staff used heavy equipment to help her back on her feet.