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Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? Volunteering just one hour a month can fight climate anxiety while making a real difference. New networks make it easier than ever to take action from home or in your community.
Four elephants at Zoo Atlanta now have a smart wall that plays sounds only they can hear when they explore with their trunks. Since installation, the elephants visit the wall 176% more often.
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A rare Przewalski's horse foal was born at the Bronx Zoo in April, marking another victory for the only truly wild horse species that vanished from nature 60 years ago. Today, about 2,000 of these stocky, dun-colored horses exist worldwide thanks to breeding programs and reintroduction efforts.
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The National Zoo's first Asian elephant calf born in nearly 25 years is finally ready to meet visitors. Two-month-old Linh Mai has been learning how to be an elephant from her herd "auntie" after her first-time mom needed extra support.
The Detroit Zoo just shipped nearly 7,000 tiny tadpoles on a mission to save a species once thought extinct. It's part of the world's longest-running program to bring amphibians back from the brink.
Two major zoos just completed a groundbreaking gorilla exchange that's capturing hearts nationwide. The Pittsburgh Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo swapped gorillas to help both animals thrive in new environments.
Nashville Zoo celebrated a conservation milestone this spring with the birth of Azi, the 50th clouded leopard born at the facility since 1991. The zoo's three decades of dedication to this vulnerable species shows how zoos serve as vital safety nets for wildlife.
Behind every adorable zoo baby is a carefully orchestrated conservation effort that's helping save species from extinction. The Saint Louis Zoo has welcomed Amur tiger triplets, cheetah quintuplets, and the first-ever African painted dog pups through a nationwide breeding program designed to protect endangered animals.
When polar bears Amelia Gray and Hudson touched noses at Brookfield Zoo last fall, their connection sparked hope for a groundbreaking research program. Scientists are racing to understand polar bear reproduction before climate change and habitat loss make it too late.
Lady Fatou, a western lowland gorilla, just celebrated her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo, making her the oldest gorilla on Earth. She's lived in the German capital for over 65 years and now has three great-great-great grandchildren.
A Memphis resident is being recognized for her dedication to improving her community. Marqueta Abraham's work has earned her recognition as a local hero making real change.
While a Texas biotech firm makes headlines with bold promises, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance quietly achieved something remarkable: bringing endangered black-footed ferrets back from frozen genetic material stored for decades. It's a real conservation win that shows how biobanking actually works.
After weeks of being rejected by his troop and clinging to a stuffed toy for comfort, Punch the macaque has finally been accepted by another monkey. The breakthrough moment at Japan's Ichikawa Zoo shows the orphaned infant riding piggyback on a fellow macaque.
A critically endangered Przewalski's horse was born at the Bronx Zoo in April, marking another win for the species that was declared extinct in the wild in the 1960s. With only 2,000 individuals worldwide descended from just 12 ancestors, every birth brings hope for these stocky, wild horses making their comeback.
A Bloomington zoo is turning conservation education into a family adventure with free scavenger hunts, chalk art, and keeper talks. The May 16 event helps visitors discover how their local zoo protects vulnerable wildlife.
Elephants, pumas, and gorillas at Guadalajara Zoo are making their own predictions for the 2026 World Cup, delighting crowds with playful picks that favor some major upsets. The furry forecasters chose winners by selecting food and soccer balls linked to different teams.
A Leeds zoo just earned the country's highest honor for breeding one of the world's rarest birds. Lotherton Hall's Wildlife World is now officially ranked among Britain's best zoos.
A baby aardvark named Womble is thriving at Chester Zoo with round-the-clock care from dedicated keepers. It's only the second aardvark born at the zoo in 94 years, bringing hope for this rare species. #
After nearly a decade of stalled progress, Nepal is handing over its ambitious new mega zoo to the country's leading wildlife conservation organization. The National Trust for Nature Conservation brings 30 years of zoo management experience to turn the long-frozen dream into reality.
Over 376,000 people have signed a petition to stop a massive data center from being built next to the Nashville Zoo, where it could harm 3,000 animals and strain the local power grid. Country star Brad Paisley is lending his voice to protect one of the world's top zoos.
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