The animals have always been on the Island, but "over the last decade or so their population has grown substantially." ...

The San Antonio Zoo on Friday launched Conserfari Tours — an immersive African safari-style experience ... found at its largest exhibit, the Naylor Savanna. “Our goal is to inspire visitors ...

The Staten Island Democratic Party formally backed Andrew Cuomo for mayor Thursday – even though the ex-New York governor hasn’t declared he’s running. The executive committee of the borough ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York high school graduation rates across the city and state have once again remained relatively flat when compared to the year prior, including at Staten Island public ...

Tulsa Zoo begins construction on its largest project, the African Wilds exhibit, featuring new species, upgraded habitats and ...

An LGBTQ group marched for the first time under its own banner at Staten Island’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday in what organizers called a “huge day for the queer community.” ...

Last week, 6-year-old Amara and her 9-year-old male companion, Upepo, were welcomed to the zoo’s Africa habitat. Their presence is part of the zoo’s mission to inspire the community to engage ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The John Ball Zoo family has grown as zookeepers welcomed two African lions to Grand Rapids last week. Amara, 6, and her companion Upepo, 9, were safely brought to West ...

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Zoo broke ground on its new William S. Smith African Wilds exhibit on Wednesday. It will span 7 acres and create new habitats for the zoo's lions, painted dogs ...