Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between ...

As the National Zoo unveils its latest giant pandas to the public, adoring fans are embracing the newcomers from China.

On a snow-blanketed field in Virginia, a handful of workers were silent but for the groan of a chainsaw chopping through ...

Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value. But in Indonesia, miners who risk their lives to dig it up barely make ...

From the Archives heads today to the San Pasqual Valley in North County for this photo of the dedication ceremony for the then-named Zoo Wild Animal Park in May 1972. In 2010, the Zoo ...

Bao Li and Qing Bao, two giant pandas, are making their public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation ...

Beginning this Friday, January 24, giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are officially on view to the public at the Smithsonian’s ...

After a discussion on whether the 60-acre zoo's name should start with "Elk Grove" or "Greater Sacramento" and include the other geographic identifier at the end, the Elk Grove City Council decided ...

The San Diego Humane Society invites the community to participate in their annual Walk for Animals — at NTC Park at Liberty Station in San Diego on Saturday, May 3. Thousands of supporters and their ...

If you're an animal lover or in the mood for a family outing, then the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is an excellent spot to visit. The zoo boasts more than 325 different animal species and more than ...

Active duty military troops will begin arriving in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego on Thursday evening, in what defense officials said is the first batch of the new forces being ...

Animals residing at the Houston Zoo were delighted - and a little perplexed - by a rare fall of snow. Video shared by the zoo showed a young Asian elephant named Teddy playing in his enclosure ...