MELBOURNE (Reuters) - An orangutan at Perth Zoo has been named the world's oldest Sumatran orangutan in captivity by the Guinness Book of World Records, as she celebrated her 60th birthday on Thursday ...

To view animals ranging from Goodfellow's tree-kangaroos to Australian tarantulas, as well as creatures from other corners of the world – Bolivian squirrel monkeys, African lions and Asian ...

Twin red pandas born at Perth Zoo in Australia last month were given a clean bill of health in their first vet checkup this week. "Today our veterinarians gave our furry new arrivals a quick check of ...

Nature is not healing — it’s downright savage. An orangutan at an Australian zoo horrified visitors when it brutally evicted a possum by ”launching” it from the top of its enclosure after the wily ...

Easter celebrations began early at Perth Zoo, Western Australia, as animals enjoyed some festive enrichment.This footage was ...

PERTH, Australia — Two sun bears underwent general anesthetic for a routine check-up at the vet hospital in Perth Zoo. Footage shared on June 28 shows the procedure underway, including a clip of staff ...

Cambodian sun bears Jamran and Bopha didn’t have a great start in life — but their luck turned around after a wildlife organization rescued them and transferred them to the Perth Zoo in South Perth, ...

The 2-month-old unnamed cub is doing well and is expected to make his public debut in April Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, animal ...

An Australian zoo has welcomed the arrival of several critically endangered western swamp tortoise hatchlings. Experts at Perth Zoo have been monitoring a batch of western swamp tortoise eggs for the ...

The countdown is on until Western Australia says its final farewell to Perth Zoo's much-loved elephant, Permai, with her departure just days away.

Viral footage of an endangered group of African Painted Dogs getting their very first wellness check has warmed the hearts of international viewers on Facebook. The Perth Zoo, located in South Perth, ...