Some critics have seized the tragedy as an opportunity to advance an uncompromising anti-captivity narrative in which all zoos and aquariums are inherently unethical and cruel. To be sure, there are ...

The debate over the future of zoos in the UK has intensified after the Green Party reaffirmed its policy calling for the abolition of traditional zoos.

1. Biodiversity and zoo conservation biology -- 2. Protecting species and habitats -- 3. Zoos in focus: public exhibition or conservation -- 4. Keeping animals in captivity -- 5. Viable captive ...

Quick Take Indonesia successfully completed a nationwide ban on elephant riding for 100 captive animals. The elephants in ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Mote Marine Laboratory is celebrating the spawning of a species of coral that is difficult to breed in captivity. Eusmilia fastigiata, which is commonly known as smooth flower coral, ...

Get ready for Valentine’s Day by learning how zoo matchmakers use science to “swipe right” for conservation. Mike Bock Male Andean bear Quito (above) has fathered two cubs at the Smithsonian’s ...

How can the fastest land animals on Earth rank among the most anxious big cats? Well, that's the record that Cheetahs hold! Zoos have spent decades trying to understand why a species built for speed ...

Views from the inside out: Our fascination with other species manifests with a startling disregard for their well-being I've known about renowned photographer Jo-Anne McArthur's book Captive for quite ...