Makini the African lion has died at 17 years old. The Philadelphia Zoo chose to euthanize Makini after recent health struggles. The zoo says it is "having active conversations … on the future of lions ...

Ever dreamed about having an entire zoo to yourself? Well, now you can, thanks to Philadelphia Zoo's new program, “Key to the Zoo: Premium Insider Tours." During the month of January, while the zoo is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) — It's not the Philadelphia Zoo balloon, but it is taking things to new heights. The zoo announced that ...

The Philadelphia Zoo may be known for its animals, but now there will be more reasons to head to the popular wildlife conservation and education center. The zoo first aims to pay homage to its famous ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia treasure is marking a major milestone and inviting the community to join in on the summertime celebration. The Philadelphia Zoo-- America's first zoo -- is ...

The Philadelphia Zoo opened its gates on July 1, 1874. Ever since, it's been an oasis of conservation, education and, of course, Philly pride. "Having America's first zoo in the city that started it ...

For the first time in 15 years, the Philadelphia Zoo welcomed the birth of a Sumatran orangutan. The critically endangered species is part of a breeding program among zoos intended to ensure the ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Zoo is going bananas for its newest animal. The zoo announced the birth of a baby Sumatran orangutan. It's the first birth of this species at the zoo in 15 ...

Four of the hatchlings were named after the leading ladies of ‘The Golden Girls’ ...