Spectators at Colonial Downs got to watch zebras, camels and ostriches race in between the thoroughbred horse races on Friday ...

Long before Tiger King exposed the controversial world of private big cat ownership, the film Roar explored the extreme ...

The Wichita Falls Exotic Animal Expo at Sikes Senter Mall featured hands-on learning opportunities for families to meet and learn about rare and exotic animals, including ball pythons and Eclectus ...

Suffolk County has become an unfortunate recent hotspot for abandoned animals, a Long Island animal rescuer said.

While green isn’t an unusual color in nature, beautiful green animals are somewhat rare and exotic. Many green-colored animals, such as toads and various insects, have little to distinguish them ...

Once surrounded by majestic big cats and adoring fans, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle’s entourage today is one of lawyers and judges.

Lions Tigers & Bears, San Diego County’s only accredited exotic animal sanctuary, is opening its gates this summer with a lineup of new educational programs and experiences in an effort ...

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has announced the return of Five Dollar Days on select dates in July, offering ...

Two individuals were caught at Mumbai airport with exotic wildlife from endangered species. The animals, hidden in luggage, ...

In a bizarre smuggling attempt, a Sri Lankan man was caught at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport with three ball pythons hidden in his underwear. These snakes, requiring special permits for transport, ...

This year, photographers from around the world submitted thousands of photos, many featuring rare and exotic animals. Check back on June 28, when all the contest winners will be announced.

Exotic animals are intriguing for a variety of reasons, leading some people to covet them. But these wild creatures are not conducive to being kept as pets, and many are illegal to own in the ...