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.

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 ...