March 14 (UPI) --The Virginia Zoo responded to rumors of an escaped gorilla in Norfolk by confirming that not only were all of its animals accounted for, but the zoo doesn't even have gorillas.

A rumor spread throughout Facebook yesterday of an escaped gorilla at the Virginia Zoo, but there is just one problem — the zoo does not have gorillas.

Microbiome and metabolome analyses in feces of zoo-housed and wild western lowland gorillas. Credit: npj Biofilms and Microbiomes (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41522-025-00664-3 ...

The Detroit Zoo is asking for old cellphones and electronics to support gorilla conservation efforts. Reusable devices will be refurbished and resold, while unusable ones will be recycled responsibly.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A female sloth bear cub was born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, which is now holding a vote allowing residents to name the new arrival. A news release from the zoo says the ...

With more than 3,000 animals representing 600 different species, you'll find plenty to do at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Beyond regular zoo amenities, such as animal viewing, gift shops and ...