A pioneering veterinarian is creating the world's first frozen blood bank for animals. At Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Dr. Lily Parkinson has discovered how to freeze red blood cells without damage. The ...

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Two Amur leopard cubs were born July 14 at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The cubs, part of the world’s rarest big cat species, just had their first wellness exam. They remain behind the scenes with their ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is asking the public to vote on a name for its axolotl. The axolotl was confiscated at O’Hare Airport and is now under the zoo’s care. Voting is open through Sept. 24 on the zoo ...

The excitement surrounding Xerxes’ arrival has been palpable and we’re looking forward to seeing two young elephant calves ...

A favorite at the Oklahoma City Zoo is pregnant and is expected to give birth next summer. Zoo officials announced that Asha, the endangered Asian elephant, is pregnant. This marks the 30-year-old ...

BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — Two new arrivals at Brookfield Zoo are thriving and giving hope for one of the world’s most endangered animals. The zoo announced that two Amur leopard cubs, born in July to ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is inviting the public to help name one of its most charming residents. (Video: © Brookfield Zoo Chicago) Millions of Americans Targeted in ...

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BROOKFIELD, Ill. — If there ever was a “code pink,” it would be what goes down at the Brookfield Zoo every afternoon. After a 28 year hiatus, the flamingos have returned to the zoo and guests have ...

The Fort Worth Zoo announced a new addition to its elephant herd: A female Asian elephant calf. The calf was born on Aug, 18 standing 36 inches tall and weighing 250 pounds, the zoo said in a news ...

AND SOME SAD NEWS TO PASS ALONG TONIGHT AS WELL. FROM MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO. RUTH, THE AFRICAN SAVANNAH ELEPHANT HAS DIED. 12 NEWS DUKE CARTER REPORTS. STAFF MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO PUT THE 43 ...