Zoos and Zoology

The "very important little penguin" is the first of its kind to hatch in the UK in more than a decade.

Two adders have given birth with the assistance of staff members.

Zoe Farmer claims the attraction "washed their hands" over the families affected.

The flow cannon feature at Marwell Zoo was powered up at the weekend.

Staffs at Twycross Zoo say they need new laws to make it easier to transport animals globally.

Rana's arrival is described as a "lifeline for the species", which is in rapid decline in the wild.

The elephants will stay together at Howletts Wild Animal Park near Canterbury, keepers say.