World Animal Protections feels, based on their research, that these venues provide "truly horrific" animal interactions that have no place in a modern zoo Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.

Modern zoos fill critical roles in the communities they serve. They provide a meaningful connection between people, animals and nature; they educate and inspire people to care about and have empathy ...

I remember growing up and going to the zoo. The stingray exhibit was my favorite because they were one of the few animals people were allowed to touch. We would walk around for what felt like hours, ...

Man has always held a certain fascination with the creatures of the wild. Since ancient times, humans have been creating new and innovative ways to observe and interact with all manner of wild animals ...

Many families enjoy an outing to the zoo on a warm summer day. People have been fascinated with exotic animals since ancient Egypt. And although zoos have been delighting visitors for ages, are they ...

Zoos are great, right? You get to be up close and personal with some amazing animals that you’d pretty much never get to see in the wild. Clearly, zoos are a win for people. But when it comes to the ...

Greenville Zoo's newest residents couldn't be more different. Nineteen Chilean flamingos have just joined the zoo's lagoon, preening themselves on spindly legs. And just a short walk away, a ...