The third-oldest zoo in the U.S. is evolving to embrace a mission of conservation and education. Here's how that affects the animals you see.

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The zoo said that Nyala, an African antelope, briefly escaped from its primary habitat. The animal explored nearby areas but never got into public spaces. Guests were directed away from the area, ...

The WNC Nature Center is marking its 100th anniversary this week, with May 30 designated as the official day to celebrate.

Recreation Park Zoo (now known as the WNC Nature Center) opened to the public on May 30, 1925. May 30, 2025, is WNC Nature ...

Natural Selection is opening Nkasa Linyanti, a six-room safari camp in Namibia's Zambezi region in May 2026, offering game drives, mokoro safaris, and birdwatching, with eco-friendly facilities and ...

An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found after almost three days on the lam.

There are fewer than 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, zoo officials said. They’re native to West Africa and considered ... The cost of admission for adults is $26.95, for seniors ...

Article continues below Heart of Africa will open to visitors from Saturday 5 April, and will be accessed as part of general zoo admission prices.

The Metro Richmond Zoo's $26 admission is required separately and ... Pygmies are native to West Africa, and their average life expectancy is 27 years. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter ...

A new baby hippo has made a holiday entrance and she is soaking up the social media spotlight. The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia ... Pygmies are native to West Africa, and their average life ...

People who visit the Houston Zoo help save wildlife animals with a portion of every admission going to conservation ... She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with ...