These are some of the most amazing zoos in the Golden State, based on Google reviewers who loved elements like shady paths and sprawling exhibits.

Gramma, who died at the zoo on Thursday, was believed to have been born in 1884, when Chester A. Arthur was in the White House. By Victor Mather Tortoises are slow. While most of Earth’s creatures zip ...

San Diego Zoo staff and animal lovers are reeling this week following the death of beloved Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, by far the zoo's oldest resident, in what has been a year marked by tragic ...

It’s the time of year when everyone gets into the spirit. (Photo courtesy of the Gaslamp Quarter) San Diego’s holiday season sparkles in countless ways — from glowing gardens and festive parades to ...

What is a true animal sanctuary, and how does it differ from a zoo? Also, how can you tell if a zoo or sanctuary holds to ...

Laura Garcia — the new female giant anteater — has moved into the San Diego Zoo, the organization announced last week. But ...

SAN DIEGO — On Thursday, the San Diego Zoo announced that it welcomed a new resident, a female giant anteater. Named Laura ...

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo is celebrating more than just the holidays -- Amirah, a 9-year-old African lioness, has ...

For now, Amirah, who had the litter Nov. 23-24, and her cubs will remain in the zoo's den, according to Detroit Zoo officials, and out of public view. Zoo officials say the cubs may be visible to ...

In a first for the Turtle Back Zoo, two lion cubs were born at the longstanding Essex County zoo on Monday, officials said. The first-time mother, Makena, and her cubs are being monitored by zoo ...