ZOOS

From canine mayors to equine councilmen, these animal politicians prove politics really has gone to the dogs—and cats, goats, gorillas, and other critters.

After closing to visitors, the Chattanooga Zoo in Tennessee let its fennec foxes out of their enclosures for some environmental enrichment.

Special events like the Cincinnati Zoo's daily Facebook Lives and the Budapest Festival Orchestra's 'quarantine soirées' make social distancing feel a bit less mundane.

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is closed to visitors due to the coronavirus outbreak, and the penguins there got to take advantage of the empty halls.

After celebrating her 50th birthday at the Halle Zoo in Germany, Paula the two-toed sloth earned the world record for oldest sloth in captivity.

Three red panda babies were born at the Virginia Zoo in June, and up to three members of the public will have the honor of choosing their names.

When penguins Skip and Ping expressed their desire to rear a baby chick, zookeepers granted their wish.

Grace Olive Wiley was an unconventional herpetologist whose love affair with snakes—and resistance to safety standards—would end up costing her her life.

Treat yourself this Valentine's Day with help from the El Paso Zoo.

The breeding pair is housed in a new exhibit at the Prospect Park Zoo.

Its oldest resident is 35.

It's not easy trapping and transporting more than 1400 wild animals.