Dallas Zoo

The bills would stiffen penalties for trespassing in animal enclosures, elevating some offenses to felony charges. They would also classify unauthorized entry into enclosures at zoos, aquariums, and other animal care facilities as a state jail felony.

Ferrell, a 15-year-old giraffe at the Dallas Zoo, has been euthanized after suffering a jaw injury. He is the sixth giraffe that has died at the zoo since 2015.

Serious news has dominated much of 2023, and for good reason. However, as the year winds down, we’d like to revisit some fun stories that shine a light on the people and places that make North Texas what it is – home.

With another year gone, it’s time to look back on the most-clicked stories of the year. From missing animals at the Dallas Zoo to Ken Paxton’s impeachment, we’ve got it all.

"Horny toads" are threatened by climate change and waning biodiversity in Texas. Local conservationists are trying to make sure there's a future for the native reptiles.

Show mom you appreciate everything she does—even the embarrassing stuff— with a fun outing on her special day.

A timeline breaks down the series of animal-related incidents at the Dallas Zoo — and some unanswered questions.

Penguin keepers across Dallas are working with conservation groups across the globe to implement the Species Survival Plan.

Zoo leaders told a city council committee their priority moving forward is making the zoo safer while maintaining its family-friendly atmosphere.

The vandalization of the Houston Zoo’s Brown Pelican habitat comes after several animals were stolen from a zoo in Dallas.

‘A lot of times we learn from misfortune. … And this will be an opportunity for us to learn and be better,’ says Dan Ashe, president and CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Three animals escaped or were stolen from the Dallas Zoo in January, and another died of a suspicious wound. San Antonio Zoo officials said they take steps to ensure that doesn't happen there.