DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - An Asian Forest Scorpion from the Scovill Zoo visited the WAND news studio on Wednesday. According to Scovill Zoo animal handler, though venomous, the strike of a Asian Forest ...

A gorilla at the San Diego Zoo terrified visitors by charging at the protective glass surrounding its enclosure so hard that it caused the glass to crack. The incident occurred on Saturday when a ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After undergoing a first-of-its-kind surgery, a Zoo Knoxville chimpanzee is recovering well. Mwelu, a 34-year-old chimpanzee, underwent spinal surgery in September after a ...

A 10-year-old western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo suddenly charged at guests inside its viewing enclosure, smashing a layer of protective glass and stunning onlookers on Saturday. According ...

Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo shut down Sunday. Federal workers face missed paychecks and looming layoffs. Senate returns Tuesday, but no deal yet. WASHINGTON - The Smithsonian museums and ...

The Smithsonian Institute announced Saturday that its museums will be closed starting Sunday as the lapse in government funding persists. “Due to the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums are ...

Critically Endangered Baby Black Rhino Makes Its Debut at Cleveland Zoo CLEVELAND (AP) — A critically endangered rhino made its public debut Friday at a Cleveland zoo, dashing about its enclosure and ...

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is asking Franklin County voters for a 10-year renewal of a 0.75-mill levy for operating expenses, last passed in 2015. The levy would not increase the current taxes ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Marine Corps veteran who, according to ABC13 sources, allegedly threatened to shoot up a Katy high school and the Houston Zoo before taking police on a high-speed chase - ...

The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance gave the public on Thursday its first chance to see the cubs – one boy and three girls. The cubs will be viewable outside daily from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. "As they ...

Looking after children's emotional development has always been important, but in today's uncertain times it matters more than ever. Whether you're a teacher planning lessons or a parent looking for ...