In 2024, scientists split the House Wren into seven species. Of the bunch, six can only be found in the tropics, but the ...

San Antonio Zoo announced the hatching of two Congo peafowl chicks. The details According to a news release, the San Antonio Zoo revitalized its Congo peafowl breed ...

One of the most attractive critters at the zoo splashes through frigid waters: polar bears, the beauties of the Arctic Circle ...

Shortly after her arrival last fall, Amelia Gray met Hudson, and the pair hit it off immediately. They touched their noses ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — As soon as you walk into the Peoria County Animal Protection Services building, the sounds of chirping birds echoes throughout the lobby. That’s because the shelter on Northeast ...

Lions and tigers and Lyla-potamuses, oh my! This past week, we took a chilly hike through the wilderness of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. This was the first time for my ...

For the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Christmas came early in 2025. Zookeepers were delighted to welcome two new arrivals—sloth bear cubs, born in an off-exhibit ...

Your first thought when trying to invite more birds into your backyard might be to build a bird house, but as it turns out, some popular birds may not appreciate this type of shelter as much as you ...

ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo will close the Bird House this spring for renovations on the near-century-old building. The work is likely expected to begin in March. The Bird House will remain closed ...

WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. Posted: January 12, 2026 | Last updated: January 12, 2026 The national zoo has released renderings of its first major addition in years. An Arabian leopard habitat featuring ...

Visitors to the Saint Louis Zoo will need to find an alternative location for bird-watching this year, as the historic Bird House is set for major renovations. The closure is scheduled to , KSDK ...