They may have striped markings that resemble zebras, but they are more closely related to a different African animal.

See how zookeepers keep an eye on their development in the egg via a process known as candling.

Learn all about the arctic fox, the fennec fox, and the swift fox.

If you want to avoid predators, pretending to be a poisonous lizard can help you survive.

This giraffe is greeting the world for the first time.

He may not have speed, but this tortoise has more than one trick up his shell to evade predators.

Learn how zookeepers use enrichment to encourage species-specific behaviors, and why it's so important.

He's had quite the journey.

Gao Gao has a condition where a part below one of his valves is narrowed, and the ultrasound helps medical staff monitor the efficacy of medication.

Friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and sometimes, even different species! Learn about Ruuxa the cheetah and Raina the dog, who after a medical emergency became an inseparable pair.

Okapis, black duikers, and hippos, oh my! See what zookeepers have learned about these different animals since spending more time with them.

Keepers aren't entirely sure why she loves the bowl so much, only that it may be a natural behavior similar to dragging a carcass away for later consumption.

Ebony is one of Utah Hogle Zoo's oldest residents.

The San Diego Zoo celebrated its 100-year anniversary in a big way.

This elephant may be getting up in years, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know how to party.

Get to know this litter of piglets from mom Tulia and dad Legolas, and learn all about this species from Africa.

For an animal with "sloth" in its name, this funny-looking bear can be pretty quick.

See what happens when a GoPro is strapped onto Sonny the 9-foot Komodo dragon as he celebrates his birthday.

As with human kids, when called... the cheetah cubs sometimes listen to mom and sometimes don't.

Today is the one time of the year when these flamingos get some hands on health care. No one said it was easy.

Learn the difference between an albino and a leucistic animal.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the only bird show in the U.S. to feature secretary birds, the tallest raptors in the world.

Learn how handlers make sure their penguins maintain a healthy diet.

Meet Rocky and Maverick, two survivors with an astonishing tale.