At 29, Neil is simply showing signs of aging, the zoo says. But he’s happy and healthy as he enters his golden years.

Ever since reading The Perfect Shot by Kevin Robertson, I can't visit a zoo without drawing imaginary beads on the big game animals! How hard would it be to take down the elephant with a heavy rifle?

"This would have been a death verdict for the cub." The zoo confirmed earlier this week that its other female polar bear, Vilma, had eaten her two offspring. The zoo said it feared Vera would do ...