As the ground shook from a 5.2-magnitude earthquake, a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park sprung into action ...

The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

A new study led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Garden has uncovered a surprising layer of diversity in tropical forests. Not only are the forests ...

That's where Pagés comes in. According to MLB.com's Cardinals reporter John Denton, Pagés estimated that Friday was the first ...

Othello the Aldabra giant tortoise, who was well over 100 years old, died at the St. Louis Zoo on April 8. Screengrab from St ...

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest animals. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was ...

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time ...

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Sago, a 6-year-old Sloth living at a St. Louis Zoo surprised guests and zookeepers when she gave birth unexpectedly in her ...

The Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of Ramadan occurred March 30 and 31, but the spirit of the season continues through ...

The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few ...