It’s a scorcher out there, and humans aren’t the only ones feeling the heat. At the Denver zoo, animals are being given a little extra love with cool baths, shade, and, for some carnivorous feline connoisseurs, blood on ice.

Chow Chow dogs were black and white, and red all over - from embarrassment - after being dyed to resemble panda bears.

A female hippo at a Japanese Zoo had been assumed to be male for 7 years, despite big warning signs such as not having a penis.

The African Grey parrots and their blue language are getting lots of local and worldwide attention for their potty mouths, which are equal parts offensive, adorable, and hilarious.

Black-footed ferrets were almost added to the roster of extinct species, but breeding efforts have helped to increase their numbers, and two new test-tube babies have just joined the fight to save this species in… THE GAME OF CLONES.

For Monday’s eclipse, the hot ticket in town (if your town is in the path of totality) might be to zoos and animal parks that want help observing what the animals do.

We all know Raccoons are the criminal underbelly of the animal kingdom. This Dutch zoo just learned that the hard way.

A Male Bald Eagle who was trying to hatch a rock ends up raising an eaglet. My buddy Steve could really learn some lessons.

Wain the Wombat is 34 years old, which is more than twice the average lifespan of 15. After being officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, Wain’s life was forever changed.

Wilbur, a Hoffman’s two-toed sloth at Palm Beach Zoo, gave birth to a healthy baby as part of a Species Survival Plan. The pair are doing well, under close observation in their habitat, contributing to the conservation of their species.

Playful pachyderms embarked on a festive escapade, journeying through a fun adventure inspired by Buddy the Elf. The heartwarming enrichment initiative captivates visitors, showing the zoo’s commitment to joy and well-being for its gentle giants.