Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between ...

As the National Zoo unveils its latest giant pandas to the public, adoring fans are embracing the newcomers from China.

Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value. But in Indonesia, miners who risk their lives to dig it up barely make ...

From Campo to Balboa Park and even Tijuana, our region offers several ways to enjoy train rides and train history ...

The ‘alalā is the only surviving native crow species in Hawaii. Its decline is blamed on a loss of habitat due to logging, as ...

A 49-year-old woman was killed over the weekend in a solo motorized scooter accident near San Diego Zoo Safari Park, ...

When searching for the best hotel in San Diego, your needs can vary widely. Maybe your family is visiting Legoland, the San ...

The group argued that the Colorado elephants, born in the wild in Africa, have shown signs of brain damage because the zoo is essentially a prison for such intelligent and social creatures, known to ...

Spanning 100 acres in Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo is not only one of the largest zoos in the country, it's also home to one of the largest collections of rare and endangered animals in the ...

Whether you want to celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Giant Pandas, or watch Lion Dances, San Diego has various events to ...

A 49-year-old woman died after the motor scooter she was driving crashed in San Pasqual not far from San Diego Zoo Safari ...

Sharael Kolberg If you want more of the San Diego Zoo, head about 35 miles north to its Safari Park in Escondido. Here, you can view some of Africa's most beloved animals – including lions ...