Gramma the tortoise, believed to be 141 years old and the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, was euthanized after suffering from progressive bone deterioration because of her age.

The alligators and crocodiles command attention in ways that make you grateful for the barriers between you. The white alligator exhibit is particularly mesmerizing—these rare creatures look like they ...

Thinking about getting a pet turtle? Great choice! Turtles are low-maintenance, fascinating, and can live for decades. Don’t be surprised if some live even longer than their owners. But before you ...

At indoor zoo A, recently visited in Gyeonggi Province, the first thing that caught the eye after passing the entrance was the "feeding experience zone." Visitors could pay an additional 3,000 won to ...

Mr. Potato Head, the El Paso Zoo's oldest resident, has revitalized digs, where he can roam on fresh grass, take a muddy dip in a wallow or stroll into his re-roofed barn to cool down on a straw bed.

The Welsh Mountain Zoo has opened the doors to an exciting new area of the popular Colwyn Bay attraction. The zoo is now welcoming visitors to the Papillo Forest, which staff have described as "the ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is hosting a members only night to unveil the newly-renovated Galápagos Tortoise Exhibit. The zoo says the new exhibit includes a ...

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She once moved through New York’s high society with a martini in hand - now she’s more likely to be found walking the fields of Faversham in muddy boots. Because Lady Sondes, born Phyllis Kane on Long ...

Little Dot, an Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be born in 1936, is one of the five giant tortoises going on display at the Indianapolis Zoo this weekend. While the tortoises’ permanent habitat is ...