Gorillas continue to be at high risk of extinction in the wild in Africa due to threats that include poachers.

The 36-year-old, 448-pound Shango and his younger brother, 31-year-old, 415-pound Barney, underwent comprehensive medical ...

A pair of gorillas underwent a series of pre-shipment exams before leaving South Florida for their new home at Brookfield<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

People living next door to the Albuquerque botanic gardens might hear howling wolves in their neighborhood come winter. The ABQ BioPark is increasing its capacity to care for and breed endangered ...

Shango and Barney, two western lowland gorillas, will be the first bachelor troop at Brookfield Zoo, joining other primates ...

Brookfield Zoo's role in rehabilitating confiscated animals dates back decades, due in part to its proximity to O'Hare, a key entry point. Distressed about climate change, a ‘supermajority’ of young ...

Cookie, a Major Mitchell's cockatoo, was born in 1933 and spent most of his life at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. A Rare Beauty: ...

News from west suburban communities includes items from Clarendon Hills, La Grange Park, Hinsdale, Elmhurst and Brookfield ...

The world's oldest bird species, including Chile and Wisdom, are remarkable survivors of ancient evolutionary processes.

In 2014, Cookie was officially awarded by Guinness World Records as the oldest living parrot at a whopping 81 years young! Later in life, Cookie lived a peaceful, comfortable existence with special ...

Ticket sales began April 24, with general admission tickets starting at $70. Brookfield Zoo members receive a $10 discount ...

One of the birds that laid eggs was born at the Cincinnati Zoo, which played a key role in the decades-long project.