Smithsonian museums and facilities are closed for the foreseeable future as the federal government shutdown continues.

A viral Portland Frog inspired this organization to raise money and give protesters inflatable costumes free of charge.

Trump has started firing thousands of federal workers while assuring the military will be paid during the shutdown.

Whether we're talking about animals or humans, gut microbes are essential for health, metabolism and protecting against ...

Marineland’s decline reflects a growing debate about the ethics of keeping animals in captivity, and what the future of zoos ...

The Smithsonian Institution drew on funds from the prior year to stay open for 11 days after the shutdown began on Oct. 1.

A budget lapse shuttered Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, but smart pivots keep a D.C. trip meaningful, on the Mall ...

It went from one of the worst zoos in America to a beloved menagerie filled with disabled and elderly native species. Now it ...

Portland Fire and Thorns owner RAJ Sports is dropping its lawsuit against the Cherng family, who had been key members of the ...

Two of the African elephants at the Pittsburgh Zoo are on the move. The zoo says female elephants Victoria and Zuri will be ...

For nature lovers, Syracuse is also an easy gateway to the outdoors. Within an hour’s drive, travelers can stroll along the ...

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Some of the top tourist stops across North Dakota are sharing in $15 million worth of ...