An adored and treasured platypus at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park passed away on Wednesday, the non-profit announced. The platypus named Eve was receiving ongoing medical care for pneumonia and was ...

Rat lungworm, a parasite that can infect certain animals and humans and prove fatal, was found in wild opossums, rats and a wallaby at the San Diego Zoo, according to a new study published by the U.S.

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An African safari may be out of the question for most San Diegans, but a new experience at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park may be the next best way to get up close with one of Earth’s biggest creatures.

Nestled in the shade next to the flamingo lagoon, a new plant species has been quietly growing at the San Diego Zoo. The dainty bamboo palm, as it is now named, is a new plant species that was ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — An icon of the world-famous San Diego Zoo has died. KSN’s sister station, Fox 5, reported that Gramma, a Galapagos tortoise and the oldest animal at the zoo, has died. Gramma ...

From a sunrise stroll with pandas to a moonlit campout among giraffes, this three-day itinerary blends luxury, learning, and a dash of childhood wonder. ByKim Westerman, Former Contributor. Forbes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For over a century, the San Diego Zoo has consistently delighted visitors from around the world with its extensive array of ...

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Zoo staff and animal lovers are reeling this week following the death of beloved Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, by far the zoo's oldest resident, in what has been a year marked ...

A brain‑invading parasite better known as rat lungworm has quietly surfaced in San Diego County, turning up in wild animals ...

Rat lungworm, a dangerous parasite, has been detected in San Diego County wildlife, according to the CDC, marking its first presence in the western U.S.