Zoos and aquariums are required by the state and accrediting organizations to have an evacuation and safety plan in case of emergencies — from extreme weather to other disasters.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has been accepted as a member of the World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA), joining a ...

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has expanded its animal family by one — and it has plans to do the same again before year's end. A female Asian elephant calf was born at the Ohio-based attraction ...