Chicago loves a good animal story. Whether it’s the discovery of a massive snapping turtle nicknamed Chonkasaurus, or pondering the lifespan of an Australian lungfish named Granddad, who arrived ...

Tardigrades are famously resilient. The minuscule animals can withstand blasts of X-rays and even the vacuum of space by curling up into a ball, slowing their metabolism and turning their insides ...

Here are some of our very favorite animal influencers on Instagram. Fat-cat lovers will adore Attica, a plump and sassy tabby who insists she’s “on a diet.” Attica’s grumpy demeanor and ...

After losing their chicks for the past two years, these famous bird parents finally got some good news at long last.

we speak to an animal caretaker each month to share the stats and stories that make some of our favorite animals so fascinating. Zookeeper Sheri Guay loves her job. As supervisor of the Milwaukee ...

The Utica Zoo launched a new Animal Experiences program last fall, offering guests an exclusive, behind-the-scenes opportunity to learn more about some of their favorite animals and it's back ...