The Smithsonian National Zoo has lost one of its beloved gray seals. Gunther, a 33-year-old gray seal who had been with the Zoo since 2012, died Jan. 18. In a release, the Zoo said the average life ...

A detour in the North American region at the Zoo will be in place through May while the main public pathway is under construction.

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According to the zoo, two American bison will soon call the zoo home. The Abilene Zoo housed bison for years until 2011 when they were relocated to a private facility. Now, thanks to the Weilert ...

The Jackson Zoo is teaming up with Jackson Public Schools students. The City of Jackson is holding a program that partners ...