Charlie dragon gets his name from Zoo Director Emeritus Charles Hoessle. Dragons like him can grow to 10 ft in length and 300 ...

The Reptile Zoo in Monroe was set to close Oct. 18, until visitors turned out in droves. But the zoo's owner is taking things "six months at a time." ...

With more than 260 species and 1,000 animals, IguanaLand in Punta Gorda, Florida is making a name for itself with conservation and research efforts.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Max the boa constrictor from the Scovill Zoo visited the WAND news studio on October 22. Max is 15 years old. Boa constrictors can live between 30 to 40 years. He is on exhibit ...

That’s because they are the largest and heaviest lizards in the world, growing up to eight to ten feet long and weighing ...

Visitors to the Saint Louis Zoo’s Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium over the past few weeks will have noticed a long black curtain covering one wall of the building’s main atrium. It’s there to protect ...

When we tested the three-legged lizards’ athletic performance, the results defied expectations. Some animals were clearly impaired in their sprinting capabilities, but others actually ran faster than ...

The Reptile Zoo was founded in 1996 and is located off Highway 2. It’s home to the most extensive collection of reptiles in ...

The 2025 Pensacola Interstate Fair runs Oct. 16–26 with concerts, rides, food and 11 days of discounts. Here's what to know ...

Thrissur Zoological Park offers a world-class conservation space, redefining the concept of a zoo with near-natural habitats.

This Halloween season, here are some family-friendly events you and your kids can check out in the First State that shouldn't ...

Researchers who analyzed data from zoo animals found that it is not only genetics, but mating pressures that may determine ...