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After closing to visitors, the Chattanooga Zoo in Tennessee let its fennec foxes out of their enclosures for some environmental enrichment.

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is closed to visitors due to the coronavirus outbreak, and the penguins there got to take advantage of the empty halls.

As part of its zero-waste initiative, the Cincinnati Zoo is turning all the poop produced by its animals into fertilizer—including Fiona the hippo.

The bond between a sloth mom and her baby is strong. This cute little two-toed babe is expected to cling to its mom for at least six months.

Voters were given a list of potential names to choose from for the baby sloth, and "Slothy McSlothface" wasn't included.

Treat yourself this Valentine's Day with help from the El Paso Zoo.

The last male northern white rhino died, but the species still has a fighting chance.

Most received perfect ratings, of course.

Finally, a service that will let monkeys know if a potential mate has seen 'The Wire.'

Miss C was the only sloth in Australia.

Are you listening, Matt Damon?

The Elephant Welfare Initiative makes sure captive elephants get enough exercise.