Dallas Zoo's 'Dollar Day' draws crowd despite the heat

Animals Rescued From the 'World’s Worst Zoo'

An animal-welfare organization reflects on its nerve-wracking rescue—and what it might means for hundreds of other troubled zoos around the world.

Why squirrels are ‘splooting’ in the heat and what we can do to help them

BEAT THE HEAT: Though the small mammals might look like they’re in stealth mode, it turns out they’re just trying to cool off.

How to Help Wildlife and Pets During a Heat Wave

Wild animals and pets may struggle to stay cool and hydrated during extreme heat, but there are actions you can take to help.

Why Heat Waves Amplified by Climate Change Are a Big Problem for Baby Birds

The extreme heat wave earlier this summer was a disaster for nestlings in the Pacific Northwest. With climate change, these intense hot spells will become more frequent, ultimately threatening bird populations.

10 Terrifyingly Huge Birds You Should Know

(via Mental Floss) They’re gigantic, they’re often defensive, and you wouldn’t want to run into them in a zoo after

How well do you know Birds of Prey?

Test your knowledge of Birds of Prey for a chance to win tickets to the Elmwood Park Zoo!

Animal Attacks Are Scary. How to Talk to Kids About Them.

Following recent incidents with a zoo gorilla and wild alligator, experts weigh in on how kids should approach and think about animals.

How Zoo Animals Do Breakfast

Imagine feeding thousands of moody, ferocious toddlers

Learn to draw birds at PEEC

Have you always wanted to learn how to draw birds, but weren’t quite sure where to begin?The Pocono Environmental Education Center in Dingmans

How is Big Cat Rescue different than a zoo?

The main difference between Big Cat Rescue and a zoo is our philosophy. At Big Cat Rescue we believe it ...

How petting zoos can kill you

Would you like body aches and diarrhea included with your ticket to the state or county fair? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is on alert after at least 165 people — mostly chi…

Crows Are Crowding Your Bay Area Skies. Why?

It's not your imagination: There are a lot more crows in parts of the Bay Area than there used to be. Can you learn to love them?

Donate your old pumpkins to Roswell zoo animals

Before you toss your shriveling jack-o-lanterns in the trash, how about giving them to zoo animals instead?

How To Draw A Turkey That's So Good Everyone Will Freak Out

"Check this out!" - You, right before you blow everyone's minds.

Preventing Animal-to-Human Diseases at Fairs and Petting Zoos

Summer is the time for petting zoos and fairs where people and livestock can come into close contact, but it doesn't need to be a time for people to bring home unwanted germs.

How Four Empty Tuna Cans Can Feed a Hungry Crowd

It involves a bit of patience and a handful of empty tuna cans.

The Heat fan who gave the bird to a Bull

Pig rescues baby goat who is stuck in the water at a zoo. [VIDEO]

In this incredible act of bravery, watch as a small pig dashes into the water in a zoo enclosure to save a goat in distress.

How A Butterfly’s Wings Can Help It Beat The Heat

New research suggests living cells on the butterfly wing help it regulate temperature.

A Walk At The Zoo benefits foundation that helps women battling breast cancer

Looking for a way to get outside and help a good cause?