We project a great deal onto animals. They are elevated into ideals of love and fidelity (dogs, horses), and often they are reduced to objects and tools (cattle, pigs, horses again). Much of ...

Max Borge and Devon Campbell from the Memphis Zoo explore how animals have fun. Max Borge and Devon Campbell from the Memphis Zoo explore how animals have fun and why that’s important.

While most people know that a baby dog is called a puppy, many may not know what a baby elephant is called. In this fun infographic, explore the world of baby animals. Find out what they’re called, ...

Animals at the Louisville Zoo are enjoying a snow day, with polar bears and gorillas engaging in playful activities, even as ...

Trick-or-treat booths, talking pumpkins, a troll and a train will help the Erie Zoo offer not-too-scary family fun for 14 nights in October. ZooBoo will again invite visitors to don costumes, see ...

The natural world is wildly diverse, filled with thousands of animal species, each flaunting its own bizarre quirks. And, as a playful twist on that famous Animal Farm quote goes: all animals are ...

The Little Rock Zoo may be closed, but staff are still hard at work taking care of the animals and making sure they're ...

There was a time when kids, on weekends and after school, were shoved out the door and left to their own devices. “Go play,” our mothers told us, and we did. We wrestled, played sandlot baseball and ...

The annual Kids Fun Show took place in the new Ross Exposition Center at the Lorain County Fair, 23000 Fairgrounds Road in Wellington. The Aug. 21 event allowed children too young to be involved in ...

Animals at the Oregon Zoo got into the Halloween spirit, feasting on pumpkins specially prepared by zookeepers for the holiday. The festive mood carried across the zoo, with footage showing tigers, ...

There are a bunch of different county fairs coming up in upcoming weeks in and around the Denver metro area. It's a great opportunity to soak in some summer family fun, eat yummy food and enjoy rides.

DERRICK: WE ARE ONE DAY AWAY FROM THE WISCONSIN STATE FAIR. DIANA: IT RUNS TOMORROW THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH. THE FAIR OPENS EVERY MORNING AT 10:00. TICKETS ARE $18 AT THE GATE. $13 FOR PEOPLE 60 ...