As the National Zoo unveils its latest giant pandas to the public, adoring fans are embracing the newcomers from China.

Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value. But in Indonesia, miners who risk their lives to dig it up barely make ...

From the Archives heads today to the San Pasqual Valley in North County for this photo of the dedication ceremony for the then-named Zoo Wild Animal Park in May 1972. In 2010, the Zoo ...

From Campo to Balboa Park and even Tijuana, our region offers several ways to enjoy train rides and train history ...

Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between ...

Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between ...

The group argued that the Colorado elephants, born in the wild in Africa, have shown signs of brain damage because the zoo is essentially a prison for such intelligent and social creatures, known to ...

Spanning 100 acres in Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo is not only one of the largest zoos in the country, it's also home to one of the largest collections of rare and endangered animals in the ...

Whether you want to celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Giant Pandas, or watch Lion Dances, San Diego has various events to ...

Sharael Kolberg If you want more of the San Diego Zoo, head about 35 miles north to its Safari Park in Escondido. Here, you can view some of Africa's most beloved animals – including lions ...

Tribune. Karen is on the public safety team and over the years has covered everything from city and county governments to K-12 schools and colleges to the San Diego Zoo. She is a native San Diegan and ...

Griffith Park and other Los Angeles-area parks were closed Monday due to the increased risk of wildfires to start the week in ...