Wildlife

Apr. 2, 2026

Amarillo Zoo Transitions to Nonprofit Management

City Council approves long-term lease agreement to modernize and sustain the zoo

Apr. 2, 2026

SkyWatch Bird Rescue Kicks Off 2026 Yard Sale Fundraisers

The non-profit is seeking donations of new and gently used items to support its operations.

Apr. 2, 2026

Rockford Sees Spike in Wild Turkey Sightings and Roadkill

Residents report an unusual number of turkeys roaming the streets and getting hit by cars this spring.

Apr. 1, 2026

Kangaroo Escapes Petting Zoo, Leads 3-Day Search

Chesney the kangaroo jumped an 8-foot fence and spent three days on the run before being safely returned to his home at Sunshine Farm in Wisconsin.

Apr. 1, 2026

Wolves Adopted by Families Found Dead at Kent Wildlife Park

Adopters claim they were not notified before the animals were euthanized.

Apr. 1, 2026

Powhatan Deputies Wrangle Escaped Emu Back Home

Cpl. Bagget's quick thinking and knowledge of large birds helped return the wandering emu to its owner.

Apr. 1, 2026

Baby Chick Finds Comfort in Feather Duster

Rescued chick at Iowa animal shelter bonds with makeshift 'mother'.

Apr. 1, 2026

Bear Spotted Wandering Through Fillmore Neighborhood

Residents warned to avoid area as bear roams residential streets

Apr. 1, 2026

Chattanooga Zoo Hosts Hug a Bunny Weekend

Annual event allows visitors to meet and pet rabbits at the zoo

Mar. 31, 2026

Elephant Escapes Zoo Enclosure for Morning Stroll

Alice the 52-year-old Asian elephant spent time on public walkway before safely returning to her habitat at BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque.

Mar. 31, 2026

Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes New Asian Small-Clawed Otter Pups

Munti and Flounder's growing family delights visitors with adorable antics.

Mar. 31, 2026

Actor Samuel L. Jackson Joins Calls for Sanctuary for Ailing Ex-LA Zoo Elephant

Activists continue campaign to relocate Tina the elephant after her transfer to Oklahoma facility

Mar. 31, 2026

Kangaroo Escapes Petting Zoo, Evades Capture for 3 Days

Chesney the kangaroo scales 8-foot fence, sparking community-wide search in small Wisconsin town

Mar. 31, 2026

Alaska Zoo Welcomes New Opossum Resident 'Meatball'

The zoo's second opossum follows in the footsteps of the beloved 'Grubby'.

Mar. 31, 2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Shares Tips to Stay Safe from Bears

As bears wake up from hibernation, officials urge residents to eliminate potential attractants in their yards

Mar. 31, 2026

John Day Welcomes Baby Camel Cora to Growing Herd

Bactrian camel Hilde gives birth to first calf, drawing visitors to see the new addition

Mar. 31, 2026

Elephant Escapes Albuquerque Zoo Enclosure

Alice, a 52-year-old elephant, broke through her habitat and roamed the park before being safely returned.

Mar. 31, 2026

Missing Wisconsin Kangaroo Chesney Found After 3-Day Search

Thermal drones helped locate the escaped animal on a local farm.

Mar. 30, 2026

Wildlife Surges Around Englewood as Spring Arrives

Sea turtles, migratory birds, and alligators are all on the move in Southwest Florida

Mar. 30, 2026

Wayward Kangaroo Returned Home After Daring Woodland Escape

Chesney the kangaroo sparked a three-day community search in rural Wisconsin before being coaxed back to safety.