Animal lovers are being urged to step up this weekend and adopt some of the roughly 250 dogs and 66 cats rescued from a property in the Lake Hughes during an investigation into allegations of animal ...

Laredo Safari is responding to animal abuse allegations from a former employee and addressing claims about animal care and ...

It had names, and some lessons apply to the viral baby macaque, Punch. Anakka was an emerging silverback, recently split from ...

The owner of the property says the raid at her home was unnecessary and wants the animals returned to her care.

USA TODAY readers chose the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens as one of America's best -- and they haven't even seen the ...

In "Dragon Mama," the second part of her Dragon Cycle, writer-performer Sara Porkalob fleshes out the story of her Filipina American family. The focus here is squarely ...

U.S. President Donald Trump is desperate to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to ease a growing global energy crisis. He won’t ...

Trade in your sandals for sneakers and enjoy a meaningful trip filled with world-class dining, stunning architecture, and the unmistakable buzz of city life.

Frigid weather killed 35 Florida manatees, nearly triple the average, raising concerns about the species' future.

There are many spectacular aquariums around the world, but these are the best of the best when it comes to magnificent ...

Tampa has plenty of well-known attractions, but the city's best experiences are often tucked away in places that most visitors never discover. This local's guide reveals nine hidden gems and secret ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Friday marked a big day for Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, as the state-of-the-art manatee habitat officially opened to the public. The place was buzzing for the grand ...