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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a finalist for USA TODAY's "Best Zoo in the United States" award. The ...

Saint Louis Zoo is in the running for the title of America’s “Best Zoo” as part of a national poll conducted by USA TODAY.

Bird flu has hit the zoo. Over a dozen ducks and wild birds at the Queens and Bronx zoos have died, likely all due to the avian flu sweeping the country. Three ducks at the Queens Zoo died after ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. In its announcement, the zoo said it will provide updates on the status of the aviary as more information becomes available.

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She wrote letters to Northern newspapers in which she extolled the state as a paradise, encouraging her readers to visit ...

At least three and possibly up to 15 birds have died of avian flu at two New York City zoos, according to the organization that operates the facilities. The Wildlife Conservation Society said ...