Ziggy the giraffe was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida. Today, at nearly 15 years old, she is matriarch of giraffes at Milwaukee County Zoo.

When Alex Simpson was a child, he dreamed of working as a zookeeper. Now, he works with rhinos, giraffes, hippos at the Whipsnade Zoo in the UK. He tells PEOPLE the animals can be hard to work with.

A newly-introduced bill in Congress aims to protect exotic game ranches in Texas and elsewhere from radical animal rights organizations. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) exclusively shared with Townhall.com ...

"It's something they really enjoy," said Park Manager Josh Baker. "We pass them out to a lot of the larger hoofstock animals as an enrichment. It gives them something different to chew on and play ...

Kahlani has a personality of her own, zoo officials say, and has already found a special place in their hearts.

“Kipenzi’s condition was rare, and learning everything we can about her cancer may inform treatment of hoofstock animals that develop cancer in the future.” In February 2024 Kipenzi’s calf ...