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 ...

The invasive plant has been present at the zoo for some time, but a specialist at the zoo says a proactive approach is being ...

Ramadiba, Mopane and Lammie at the Johannesburg Zoo Photo: EMS Foundation The fate of three elephants from the Johannesburg Zoo is set to be tested in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria next month, in ...

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.

Will beloved elephants Lammie, Ramadiba, and Mopane finally escape captivity? Passionate protesters are demanding urgent relocation to a sanctuary while the zoo fiercely defends their health.

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 ...

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 ...