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Should Hawaiʻi ban octopus farming? The practice is already almost non-existent around the world, and a facility in the ...

Over the weekend, the Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo opened the new binturong exhibit after months of renovations to the habitat.

The Louisville Zoo has been nominated in USA Today's 1o Best Readers' Choice Awards. Here's how to vote for it.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a finalist for USA TODAY's "Best Zoo in the United States" award. The ...

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Honolulu Zoo elephant Vaigai has made her pick for the winner of Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans — the Philadelphia ...

After a brief moment of hesitation, Vaigai stomped on the Eagles-themed watermelon before scooping it into her mouth. That ...

Vaigai, a 39-year-old Asian elephant, had to choose between two watermelons bearing the logos of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, who are looking to take home a third consecutive win.

The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire ...

Vaigai the elephant at the Honolulu Zoo picked the Eagles as this year’s Super Bowl champs when choosing between watermelons ...

As the Big Game approaches, it’s anyone’s guess who will take home the Lombardi Trophy, but the elephants at the Honolulu Zoo ...