San Diego announces free Winter Festival events with activities like snow play, crafts, and a chance to meet Santa at various parks and recreation centers.

Five new penguins have joined the Birch Aquarium colony in time for holidays, including two from Cincinnati and three from New Jersey, enhancing their breeding program.

Jarrad Mears becomes the new director of BARC, Houston's animal shelter, confronting a significant stray dog problem and aiming to improve the facility's conditions with limited resources and staffing.

Senator Josh Becker secures $500,000 for educational improvements on the Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail in San Mateo County, enhancing historical knowledge for hikers.

Three mountain lion cubs orphaned in San Diego were rescued by a collaborative effort and will receive lifelong care at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak in the U.S., offering viewers a chance to see bright meteors, with the best viewing times between midnight and 6 a.m.

The Geminid Meteor Shower is expected to peak in Houston, with possible visibility issues due to cloudy skies. Observers can witness colorful meteors, with the best viewing between midnight and 2 am local time.

The Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park opened in San Diego County, featuring family activities and an arena show, with facilities for various equestrian events.

Illinois biologists and fishers removed 750,000 pounds of silver carp from the Illinois River, using ideal conditions for their highly effective netting technique.

Big Haynes Creek Nature Center introduced three interactive educational signs along the Purple Trail to teach visitors about local wildlife and plant life.

Grand Prairie is celebrating the reopening of Mi Familia Park with improvements like a new playground and trails, marked by a ribbon-cutting event on Monday led by Mayor Ron Jensen.

Houston animal control warns against giving pets as surprise Christmas gifts due to the long-term commitment they require, suggesting gift certificates for adoption fees instead.

A young tiger named India, previously found roaming in Houston, has died at a sanctuary in Texas. The cause is suspected to be cancer, with confirmation pending from lab tests.