The zoo in Lufkin just added a rare baby animal. And in Tyler, Caldwell Zoo is making a lot of progress and should be finished this spring.
Our zoos in East Texas may not be the biggest in Texas, but they're unique, interesting, and they keep on growing.
Have you ever wanted to see your favorite zoo animals receive a little extra attention and learn how they are cared for? On July 6, you'll have the chance at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler.
When I go to the zoo, one of my favorite things to do is look at the monkeys. Some are cute and cuddly, some are funny looking, and some are just really entertaining. Take Carlo the orangutan for example.
Two weeks ago, the Berlin Zoo's most famous resident -- Knut, a 4-year-old polar bear -- was observed seizing up before collapsing into the water in front of a 600-person crowd. He died shortly after, much to the dismay of zookeepers and officials.
Since his March 19 passing, pathologists have studied Knut's body to determine the actual cause of death. They say he ultimately died from drowning, bu