The infant Hoffman’s two-toed sloth, whose April 2 birth by mother Sago was witnessed by surprised zoo visitors and staff, ...

Every year, about 2 million people visit the free, Como Park Zoo in Minnesota . Earlier this spring, excitement had sprung for fans due to a brand new baby sloth that was born at the attraction. Sadly ...

A gorilla at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory has been euthanized after years of “continued medical deterioration.” The zoo announced that Nyati, a western lowland gorilla, was euthanized Tuesday.

A Twin Cities zoo had to euthanize one of its gorillas this week, despite a yearslong effort to treat the ape's deteriorating brain.

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota announced that it welcomed a two-toed sloth on Wednesday, much to the surprise and delight of the guests who got to witness the rare moment ...

Flying in planes with gorillas, pushing pregnant elks on a scooter and chasing down escaped orangutans are only a few of the stories Ralph Farnsworth can recall from his 46 years as a University ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — A beloved 1-month-old sloth died this week at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, in the same week a baby emperor tamarin was welcomed into the world. According to zoo officials, the ...

Nyati was euthanized on Tuesday following what zoo officials say was “a significant decline in her quality of life due to ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — Animals can be unpredictable creatures, which is part of the fun of going to a zoo. You just never know what's going to happen. Visitors to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory on ...

Visitors to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory were given an unexpected treat this week when one of its resident sloths gave birth while on display. The St. Paul zoo announced this week that its ...