The Fort Worth Zoo has been in the news a lot over the past few years. Take a look back at Star-Telegram coverage of the most ...

The Kansas City Zoo is mourning the loss of 36-year-old orangutan Rufus. He had lived at the Zoo for over two decades and peacefully passed on Saturday due to a chronic heart condition.

KANSAS CITY— The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium is mourning the loss of a popular orangutan. Rufus, a 36-year-old male Bornean ...

Rufus, a 36-year-old male Bornean orangutan who lived at the Kansas City Zoo for more than two decades, died Saturday due to a chronic heart condition.Rufus was born in 1988 at Utah's Hogle Zoo and ...

Two young male elephants, Sanjay and Kabir, who were vaccinated in 2024, later tested positive for Elephant Endotheliotropic ...

Orangutan at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Andrew Regan, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Nestled in Powell, Ohio, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium stands out with its exceptional animal habitats and ...

June is National Zoo Month – celebrate by visiting your favorite zoo. Summer is the perfect time to explore the wild wonders of Texas. With 29 zoos and aquariums across the state, there’s no shortage ...

An orangutan was able to briefly escape its primary enclosure after a “malfunction” at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance on Wednesday.

Just look at this orangutan at the Kansas City Zoo. Jill, the Orangutan, is nothing less than a master artist. As you can see in this inspiring video, she is creating her masterpiece.

Want to see baby animals cuddling with their moms? We’ve got you covered. From pygmy hippos to pangolins, these parents help their offspring get the best start in life.

A zookeeper described the 43-year-old orangutan who has lived at the zoo his whole life as an intelligent, thoughtful observer.