TACOMA, Wash. — Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announced the name and gender of their rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf Tuesday. It's a girl! Staff at the Tacoma zoo made the name and gender ...

It’s the second time a tapir, rare and endangered, has been born at the zoo since it opened 120 years ago, zoo officials said ...

It’s a girl! Point Defiance Zoo recently welcomed a rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf. Her name is Ume, which means plum blossom and apricot in Japanese. The zoo says her keeper staff chose the ...

The Houston Zoo is celebrating love this Valentine’s season with its newest star—Rojo, a three-month-old jaguar cub gaining strength and confidence behind the scenes. Born in November at just 2.5 ...

"This space has provided countless memorable experiences for our guests and served as an important space for connecting people with wildlife," zoo officials said. "While this decision wasn't easy ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished residents, Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan who died unexpectedly on Sunday morning. Zoo officials said Cheyenne ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- A longtime Houston Zoo exhibit with over 60 years of service will close following spring break, officials announced. The Carruth Natural Encounters building is set to close its ...

HOUSTON — Love is in the air at the Houston Zoo, and the latest heartthrob isn’t your typical Valentine — he’s got paws, spots and a playful spirit. Meet Rojo, a 3-month-old jaguar cub who ...

The Houston Zoo announced Monday that Cheyenne the orangutan died over the weekend at age 52. In a post on social media, the zoo said Cheyenne died suddenly Sunday following an emergency exam ...

A rare and endangered baby animal that looks like a “fuzzy watermelon” has a new name, and it’s also a fruit, a Washington zoo said. The white striped and speckled Malayan tapir calf was ...