The zoo's maned wolf pups were born in November but didn't receive their first physical exams until Jan. 13, 2026.

Throughout December, the zoo raised $21,092 from 76 donors, exceeding a campaign goal of $20,000. That value was matched by ...

Exotic birds, camels, bison and alligators. The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center offers people in the greater ...

How do you cope when the weather is bitterly cold? Do you relish hot showers or baths, walk around in the sunshine when possible, do puzzles to keep your mind sharp and enjoy favorite snacks? You ...

A 72-year-old man accused of dumping a litter of puppies near a bus stop on 54th Street in Springfield is facing animal abandonment and cruelty. On Dec. 5, a Springfield resident found a box ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield and Greene County leaders will break ground for a new animal shelter on July 25. Animal lovers in Springfield told Ozarks First they’re glad to see an improvement being ...

Correction: An earlier version of this story misidentified Dickerson Park Zoo's elephant species. The zoo houses Asian elephants. How do you cope when the weather is bitterly cold? Do you relish hot ...