Tall, graceful, and among the rarest birds on earth. Here are eight things you probably didn't know about this awe-inspiring species.

New research shows human presence and habitat modifications impact how animals behave in unexpected ways.

Explore the careers of female scientists whose work shaped the field of zoo research and wildlife conservation.

Viewers can watch the endangered black-footed ferret kits and mother via live cam on the Zoo’s website.

He's tiny, fast, and unexpectedly charming. Meet Small Mammal House keeper Ann Gutowski’s favorite animal to work with.

When faced with the challenge of an aging facility, staff at the Zoo's science campus found a creative solution to its closure.

African lion Shera has been a protective sister, a bossy mate and a doting mother. After a life well lived, keepers are preparing to say goodbye to the matriarch of the Zoo's pride.

From frogs and toads to newts, salamanders and caecilians, amphibians have some of the most amazing adaptations and abilities in the animal kingdom.