An animal rights group lauded Oakland Zoo for freeing its last elephant and sending it to a sanctuary in October. In the “10 Worst Zoos for Elephants 2024” list where the ...

RICHMOND, Va. — A female pygmy hippopotamus delivered a healthy calf at the Metro Richmond Zoo earlier this month, officials said — the third baby hippo born at the zoo within the past five years.

not only because that's one of the largest indoor spaces at the zoo, but with the lights off, it's dark enough to mimic the night sky outside. "The advantage back here is we actually have a truss ...

The Oakland Zoo is putting into action its preparedness plan against the rapidly spreading bird flu, which now includes the vaccination of California Condors after emergency USDA approval.

"We test all our own birds regularly if they're sick," said Alex Herman, Vice President of Veterinary Services at the Oakland Zoo. "So far since the beginning of HPAI a few years ago we haven't ...

Plans are underway for the construction of a new and larger animal hospital at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo, where visitors will be able to watch veterinary procedures live for the first time.

This week, Detroit’s coaching staff and several players addressed the “sky is falling” narrative and reiterated their belief that the team still has enough talent on the roster to win more ...

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder thanks to a Google Street View image. It appears to show a man putting a bulky sack into a car boot - and police said it had been a significant ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Police, fire services and cultural arts programs are among the services to see budget cuts in Oakland after the city council on Tuesday accepted a plan to balance its budget ...

The Oakland Zoo’s adorable mountain lion cub Briar has grown to over 36 pounds and “isn’t so little anymore,” the zoo said on Wednesday. Footage released by the zoo shows Briar romping around, leaping ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – The Oakland City Council held an intense meeting on Tuesday, lasting nearly six hours. Dozens spoke during public comment, many of whom were emotional about services ...