Her birth has given an emotional lift to Cincinnati Zoo workers, where Harambe was killed.

Cheryl had mistakenly assumed that the convention would be an animal event.

They’re slimy and scary to some, but to Ectotherm keeper Georgia, eels are quirky and curious. In today’s Zoo Tales, learn all about New Zealand longfin eels and the incredible journey they take when it’s time to breed!

Goats and yoga: Two unrelated things that seemingly would not go well together ...

A dog-walker turned heads by performing a quiet stunt at Parliament today.

Fur is flying over a $3000 donation, feral cats - and a 2-legged moggie that uses wheels.

Russian artist has taken the streets of Moscow etch incredible images on dirty vehicles.

If you've decided to become a pet owner...

Food trends such as paleo, clean eating and raw diets are not just fashionable for humans.

This giant beast clearly doesn't mind being the third wheel.

Due to their distinctive call, ruru, New Zealand’s nocturnal owl, are more often heard than seen! In this week’s Zoo Tales, meet Rhu, one of the ruru (morepork) that call Auckland Zoo home.

Nancy Rose builds tiny sets to attract squirrels for photo-shoots.

Boutiques and sushi stores are no place for canines, argues the Newstalk ZB host.

Sky the Siberian Husky found herself buried in an enormous pile of autumn leaves.

Six three-week-old kittens were found dumped and the SPCA is calling for witnesses.

The truth about whether or not this common recommendation for jellyfish stings works.

Sam and his porcine pal Chester have formed an unbreakable bond.

The family of a missing dog fear it may have been stolen from their Mangere home.

Ectotherm keeper Mike introduces our Grand and Otago skinks.

This Pomeranian pup has certainly found her prince charming.

A horse is a horse of course - except when it's not.

Worms - ghastly parasites that live inside our pets.

COMMENT: Those who pick up dog leavings are simply the best of us, writes Matt Heath.

Dogs of all breeds had a whale of a time swimming at pools in Herne Bay today.

Brent Atwater talks to dead pets to reveal their owners' most embarrassing secrets.

Two protected dolphins are found dead and now the hunt is on to find out who killed them.

Is April the Giraffe actually pregnant, or have we all been fooled by an elaborate prank?

A goat who's "like a cross between Bob Marley and Tom Jones" is looking for a new home.

After fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a zookeeper at Auckland Zoo, team leader of Primates Amy talks about how a life-changing trip to the Sumatran jungle ignited her passion for helping orangutans in the wild.

An ex NZ Herald Focus cameraman is at the centre of a daring and dangerous animal rescue in the war stricken city of Mosul.