Elephants, the largest land mammals on Earth, live in matriarchal family groups led by the eldest female. Known for their highly social nature, they exhibit remarkable traits such as affection, ...

Phoenix Zoo officials say a list that ranks the zoo as one of the top 10 worst for elephants in North America has “no merit.” The list, which comes from animal rights group In Defense of Animals, ...

The Bronx Zoo was named the No. 2 “worst” zoo for elephants as animal activists say its famed trunked resident “Happy” is one pouty pachyderm that should be released to a sanctuary. The zoo’s alleged ...

The Phoenix Zoo, home to Indu, a female Asian elephant, has responded to claims that it is one of the worst zoos for elephants in North America. On Tuesday, nonprofit organization In Defense of ...

The Natural Bridge Zoo was declared the worst place in America for an elephant to live. The Rockbridge County zoo made its debut in the No. 1 spot on In Defense of Animals’ top 10 list because Asha ...

Mobile Zoo has been under the gun for several years for failure to upgrade its facilities to meet modern standards. The latest inspection by the USDA found numerous infractions including food spoilage ...

ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia's second largest city of Split will close its zoo, described by foreign tourists as the 'worst in the world', its deputy mayor said on Thursday. "We have told the zoo ...