Northern California zoo takes in orphaned bear cub that was nursed back to health The cub was found missing hair from bacterial and fungal skin infections.

After nearly 20 years at Bear Hollow Zoo, DJ, a 22-year-old American black bear, was humanely euthanized on Friday morning. He received palliative care after several medical diagnoses.

After being diagnosed with several issues in recent years, a Bear Hollow favorite died Friday morning, the zoo announced.

'Jelly' the black bear walked through an unlocked gate before the Turtle Back Zoo opened to the public on Thursday morning.

The Bronx Zoo held a contest Tuesday to see which New York City borough produces the best-tasting honey.

A rare king vulture chick has hatched at the Bronx Zoo, hand-raised with a puppet to prevent human imprinting and aid bird conservation.