Several inches of snowfall kept the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute closed to visitors this week. But the animals and their caretakers still had a good time!

A ginormous and deadly funnel-web spider has been handed in to a reptile park in Australia, where staff said it was the ...

The Smithsonian's National Zoo shared a video Monday, Jan.6, of its two new pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, playing in the snow in Washington, D.C., before their public debut.

The two giant pandas were seen on camera playing around in the snowfall that blanketed much of the Midwest and mid-Atlantic ...

This new research estimates the price and benefits of recovering threatened species – and offers cost-effective ways for ...

Perth Zoo will welcome two new rhinos this year as the departure of its beloved elephants paves the way for another round of development at the popular attraction.

From Rottnest Island to Sydney's famous Taronga Zoo, the players who competed at the United Cup over the last 10 days enjoyed some of Perth and Sydney's most famous destinations.

As Perth Zoo prepares to farewell one of its two elephants this month, it has plans to fill the enormous void by bring in several new species in the coming years. That includes the addition of two new ...

Here are PerthNow’s top picks for some family fun this January. Boosted by last year’s rip-roaring debut, Perth will take ...

“And playing the Perth Scorchers is going to be huge ... the Adelaide Zoo is a one-stop paradise for all sorts of up-close animal experiences. Younger zoo-goers might like to embark on a Paws and ...

Unusually coloured Bengal tigers like siblings Ava and Luna, both 3 years old, are found only in animal breeding centres or ...

On November 23, the zoo welcomed a baby aardvark to parents OQ and Koos. Although this is OQ and Koos’ first baby together, OQ is an experienced mum, with this new arrival being her 12th offspring.