It’s a girl! Point Defiance Zoo recently welcomed a rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf. Her name is Ume, which means plum blossom and apricot in Japanese. The zoo says her keeper staff chose the ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

A Japanese zoo is fighting back after authorities in Hokkaido prefecture issued a closure order for the facility exhibiting ...

The Sapporo municipal government plans to order a company operating a zoo to remove buildings, which were constructed without ...

The pygmy hippopotamus, now 6 months old, is Thailand’s biggest celebrity, and the crowds keep flocking. What explains her charm?

The unprecedented wildfires in Southern California have impacted many events and venues. Before you go, check in advance for closures, cancellations or postponements. EVENTS Grand National Roadster ...

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, officially made their debut at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Friday morning. “We want our message to tourists to be clear, we have ...

Washington, D.C.'s panda drought will end Friday when three year old giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo ... changed the map of Europe Japan hikes rates ...

BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) — From breaking tables, to dancing to the “Shout” song, the Buffalo Zoo is not “Lion” when they claim they’re feeling the Buffalo Bills spirit. “Everybody coming ...