ASHEBORO, N.C. (WECT) — C’sar, the North Carolina Zoo’s longest-tenured resident and the oldest African bull elephant in the United States, died Dec. 19 at 51 years old. The elephant died peacefully ...

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Eight African penguins recently hatched at the Maryland Zoo, a success that experts said could raise awareness of the critically endangered species and possibly help boost their population in the wild ...

The Maryland Zoo, home to the largest collection of African penguins in North America, has announced the hatching of eight critically endangered chicks this breeding season. The arrivals mark another ...

Eight African penguins hatched at the Maryland Zoo during the recent breeding season, adding to the population of the critically endangered animal, officials said Monday. The zookeepers have chosen to ...

WACO, Texas — Cameron Park Zoo is mourning the loss of two beloved animals, African elephant Tembo and Sumatran tiger Maharani, who died Thursday, leaving zoo staff and volunteers heartbroken. Tembo, ...

DETROIT, MI – Three adorable lion cubs have joined the Detroit Zoo family. Amirah, a 9-year-old African lioness at the Detroit Zoo, gave birth to three healthy cubs last week, the zoo announced Monday ...

The three newest additions to the Detroit Zoo are working on their roars. The zoo on Monday announced the birth of three healthy African lion cubs to 9-year-old lioness mom Amirah and dad Kalu. "As a ...

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Zoo is celebrating new additions this holiday season: three healthy cubs. Amirah, a 9-year-old African lioness, gave birth on Nov. 23 ...