The high-profile death of the gorilla Harambe, who was shot dead in 2016 at the Cincinnati Zoo after a young boy fell into his enclosure, sparked a massive outcry—and conversation—about what is still ...

In recent decades, scientists and public health experts have increasingly examined how human interactions with wildlife and ...

Zoos across America are being hit by bomb threats and hoax calls about active shooters - Authorities say the threats — ...

Hoax calls involving alleged bomb threats and even claims of active shooters have prompted evacuations and closures at several zoos around the U.S. in recent days, disrupting family plans and taxing ...

The days of the Victorian menagerie are over, but modern zoos are much more than a collection of animals and more important than ever I am a lifelong fan of good zoos (note the adjective) and have ...

An Indian tiger roars behind bars at a zoo in Kolkata.(Getty Images/AFP/DESHAKALYAN CHOWDHURY) Most zoos worldwide are not maintaining acceptable animal welfare standards, according to a leading ...