There are around 415,000 African elephants left in the world. Their numbers have declined sharply, primarily due to poaching and habitat loss. In fact, what are believed to be the last three elephants ...

This photo taken on Jan. 2, 2026 shows a marabou stork at Johannesburg Zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 1904, the zoo is situated in the leafy northern suburb of Johannesburg. It houses ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Captive chimpanzees are one of the most popular species kept in zoos because of their charismatic appeal and similarity to humans.

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 ...

School's out, and the Johannesburg Zoo is offering the perfect mix of fun and learning to keep young minds entertained. With schools officially open in Johannesburg, many parents are once again faced ...

Johannesburg Zoo is under mounting pressure to send a lonely elephant to an animal sanctuary after her male companion died last month. Protestors dressed in elephant costumes have been demonstrated at ...