A detailed genomic investigation of a Denver Zoo outbreak shows how SARS-CoV-2 can rapidly diversify and adapt after crossing species, offering a rare real-world view of viral evolution beyond humans.

Scientists tracking thousands of animals found that our physical presence can reshape where wildlife moves and lives, sometimes as strongly as roads, cities, and other human development. Because ...

Me:Socra, I've been thinking about zoo pandas.Their meals are provided, and they get treated if they fall ill.There is also little danger of being attacked by predators.From a human perspective, it's ...

The Jacksonville Zoo welcomed a baby bonobo, the first born there in a decade. The mother, Kimia, and baby are in the African Forest habitat.

When Willie B., Zoo Atlanta’s world-famous 41-year-old gorilla, died three years ago, he was so beloved that his obituary made the local newspaper’s front page. The gorilla had come a long way: from ...

For many people, a trip to the zoo is a chance to watch playful otters dart through the water and chatter with one another. But while we may worry that crowds could stress the otter community, a new ...

Millions of people across the U.S. are bracing for a massive winter storm this weekend, with plummeting temperatures, “catastrophic” ice accumulation, freezing rain and heavy snow all expected, ...

The AJC's Fraser Jones takes a behind-the-scenes look at how nearly 1,000 animals are fed daily at Zoo Atlanta. From fresh produce deliveries three times a week to specialty diets for lions, elephants ...

See what IllumiNights at the Zoo is like, from glowing animal lanterns and colorful displays to festive activities and tips ...