The Houston Zoo is expecting a new Asian elephant calf from mother Shanti by the end of the year, while actively participating in elephant conservation.

Pittsburgh area residents observed the northern lights due to a significant geomagnetic storm, causing colorful sky displays and some technological disruptions.

Simba the lion is leaving the Detroit Zoo after over a decade for a new habitat at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota. His move is managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

A Washington State Department of Natural Resources report shows 517,000 acres of forests are damaged by tree mortality and disease, with Douglas-fir engraver beetle activity at a 55-year high.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide on a key land acquisition to protect shrubsteppe habitats on May 17 at a virtual meeting, with public input invited.

The Yamhill County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 2024 Parks Quest, a summer scavenger hunt in five parks from May 25 to September 2, with a prize drawing for participants.

Zoo Miami mourns the loss of "Tango" the Patagonian mara and "Keesha" the sloth bear due to health issues related to old age, while celebrating the birth of two sloth bear cubs.

Austin's free Zilker Park shuttle service returns on May 25, operating weekends and holidays through Labor Day, with free parking at One Texas Center.

Fayetteville's newly-reopened spray pad was closed due to the surface being too slippery, posing safety risks, despite recent installation of supposedly safer materials. The city is working to fix the issue, while other park amenities remain open.

Tonka, the last elephant at Zoo Knoxville and one of North America's largest African elephants, was euthanized due to worsening health issues related to his leg.

A young black bear was spotted in DC's Brookland neighborhood, marking a trend of increased bear sightings in the area due to expanding habitats. Experts advise giving the bear space.

Gateway Park in Fort Worth is set for a transformation with new features including a boardwalk and playground, backed by a $14.6 million budget. Design and construction phases are scheduled from 2024 to 2027.

Shrimping will be temporarily closed off the Texas coast and in federal Gulf waters from sunset on May 15, with plans to reopen in July to allow shrimp populations to grow.