This was a banner year for animal stories in RVA. Why it matters: We had not one but three local critters go viral in 2025.

The Philadelphia Zoo's animal population grew by leaps and bounds this year. The big picture: The zoo is readying upgrades for 2026, including the Carey Bear Country facility — a dedicated den space ...

The Little Rock Zoo made an exciting announcement this morning— Kayla, the sloth bear, is expecting cubs and is due any day now!

Apple TV’s Born To Be Wild follows rescued and rare animals, including elephant calves, lemur pups, moon bear cubs, and more, documenting their rehabilitation and care.

Some new animals have made Zoo Atlanta home this fall and will be exploring their habitats during the holiday season. Go take ...

John Ball Zoo celebrated a landmark year in 2025, highlighted by key conservation milestones like the birth of endangered ...

In a new video on Instagram, Grace’s “Bunny” (her grandma Terri Irwin) shared a video of Grace walking around the zoo. She looks so cute in a blue bird dress with matching bucket hat as she steps up ...

A capybara named Chocolate is making her public debut at the Reid Park Zoo.