On Tuesday morning, the “Today” show joined in celebrating the arrival of the elephant calf. In the “Morning Boost” segment, ...

A rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf was born there on Sunday, weighing an estimated 20 pounds. The event marked only the ...

Hundreds of Christmas trees on display for Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic winter wonderland have a new purpose. Some are now being used as animal enrichment for bears, bison, and lions.

The new year kicked off with a busy month for local news in Chicago. Did you keep up with the headlines? Take our January news quiz to see how much you know.

Louisiana residents love to celebrate Valentine's Day, and what better way to tell that used-to-be special someone you really ...

For a $15 donation to the Brookfield Zoo, you name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after an annoying ex for Valentine’s Day.

Discover Chicago's best indoor animal experiences for kids, with aquariums, zoos and up-close educational fun! 🐠🐾 ...

As the National Zoo unveils its latest giant pandas to the public, adoring fans are embracing the newcomers from China.

Bottlenose dolphin Allie, 37, is pregnant, Brookfield Zoo Chicago announced. The calf is due in June, but 24-hour labor-watch ...

For a $15 donation a Madagascar hissing cockroach can be named. The names will appear on a naming board displayed outside the Hamill Family Play Zoo. Names must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Feb. 5.

The Seneca Park Zoo is set for a major transformation with a new design for its renovation, including a new Tropics Building. The project has a hefty price tag of $100 million, with taxpayers covering ...

(Bloomberg) -- Former central banker Mark Carney stepped down as chairman of Brookfield Asset Management after joining the campaign to lead the Liberal Party of Canada. “Mark has been a tremendous ...