Watching these cubs grow will inspire our guests to learn more about lions and how to protect them,” an Audubon Zoo official ...

The Topeka Zoo has removed both of its lions from their exhibit because lioness Asante is being closely monitored for her health. After not having much interest in food, Asante's care team and vet ...

The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance gave the public on Thursday its first chance to see the cubs – one boy and three girls. The cubs will be viewable outside daily from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. "As they ...

DENVER — The public will get their first chance this week to see four African lion cubs born earlier this summer at the Denver Zoo. The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance said on Monday that the cubs – ...

ZooLights returns to Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo from Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2026, transforming the zoo into a glowing holiday... One of the best places in Chicago for kids to ...

Chester Zoo said it was "deeply saddened" by the death of a lion which lived to the "remarkable" age of 18. Asiatic lion Iblis, known for its "deep, booming call", had "far exceeded" the usual life ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 23, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Gale Sayers, the Chicago Bears’ Hall ...

National Elephant Appreciation Day is Sept. 22. Even for animal lovers, it probably isn’t on your calendar. Regardless, elephants have reason to appreciate Illinois as well. In 2017 our state ...

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HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is providing updates on the health of one of its senior big cats, 17-year-old female lion Mattie. On Monday, zoo officials said Mattie was sedated so the veterinary team ...

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