Captive chimpanzees are one of the most popular species kept in zoos because of their charismatic appeal and similarity to humans. They are the closest living relatives of humans because of the shared ...

Photo Credit: Cameras track every move of Johannesburg Zoo's badger and tweet his actions to thousands of followers. Johannesburg Zoo / Screenshot Johannesburg will eventually need to give its badger ...

A new arrival at Johannesburg Zoo has visitors swinging with delight – meet Echo, the zoo’s newest baby gibbon.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Johannesburg zoo says it has put down its only polar bear because it was suffering from liver and heart illnesses. Zoo officials said Wednesday that 28-year-old Wang had ...

Celebrities Joanna Lumley, Evanna Lynch and Jan Leeming are pleading with Johannesburg zoo in South Africa to have a heart this Valentine’s day and agree to relocate to a sanctuary a 39-year old ...

Get ready for a hoot! Every year on August 4, the world observes International Owl Day. The Johannesburg Zoo has a full line-up of activities to ensure you celebrate the day in a memorable way, where ...

After a year and a half of extensive renovations, the Four Seasons The Westcliff Johannesburg is due to reopen this December. Set beside the colorful Johannesburg Zoo and overlooking a series of leafy ...