The Dallas Zoo introduced three capybaras this week, the first of the South American rodents to reside at the zoo since 2022. Velero, a 1 ½-year-old male, and Atziri and Piquiri, both 10-month ...

Patti, the oldest hippopotamus in U.S. zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, died Nov. 10, at the Milwaukee County Zoo. She was 55. Born at the Dallas Zoo, Patti arrived in ...

He purchased $2 million worth of wild animals from a Dallas zoo. After his death, most of the animals were sold off — all except four hippos who were, it was decided, too ornery to seize and sell.

“For hippos, we’ll freeze fruit and other produce ... it’s not unprecedented. And workers at the Dallas Zoo are used to preparing for extremes in all seasons. “I think we realise more ...

Visitors to the Dallas Zoo can find out how hippos, gorillas, goats, and more react to the eclipse. Those wanting to head out of town should aim for Mesquite, which is hosting a free street and ...