Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Exotic animals, underground caves and over 130 acres of species, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is still ranked one the best in the world.
Animals Rescued From the 'World’s Worst Zoo'
An animal-welfare organization reflects on its nerve-wracking rescue—and what it might means for hundreds of other troubled zoos around the world.
Eight reasons why octopuses are the geniuses of the ocean
Escaping from an aquarium is child's play when you are as smart as an octopus
11 Crazy Facts That Prove How Weird The Ocean Is
There's so much to be discovered! To see the ocean's wonderful weirdness up close, visit the National Aquarium.
Where do Zoo Babies come from?
Zoo babies, as cute as they are, are not a happy accident.
Is This the Future of Aquariums?
The multi-million dollar expansion of the Aquarium of the Pacific doesn’t just dazzle guests with technology—it shows them what’s at stake if they don’t take care of the planet.
Why Zoos (and Zoo Lovers) Matter
Studies confirm that accredited zoos have a measurable impact on the conservation attitudes of visitors, and they contribute to preserving biodiversity.
10 Bizarre Facts About Zoos
Zoos are awesome places where we get the unique opportunity to observe different animals---from the small and mild to the big and wild. As you might expect
What is Nualgi Aquarium?
Nualgi Aquarium is the fourth generation of patented nano-silica-based micro-nutrient. Based on 9 years of lab research and 8 years of field research for applications in commercial and municipal water management. The Nualgi formula specifically helps aquarium owners improve water quality and manage algae on a much smaller scale<br>Aquarium owners can feel good adding Nualgi Aquarium to their tanks knowing that its formula uses naturally-occurring…
How to Set Up a Seahorse Aquarium
Seahorses are one of the most interesting animals you can keep in a home aquarium. The way they look and swim is fascinating and, whether you have an appreciation for aquatic animals or not, most people will agree they are just plain mysterious and unearthly creatures. Seahorses embody a mystical symbolism within a number of …
Species-Specific Aquarium Build: Clownfish and Bubble Tip Anemone Tank
Setting up a species-specific aquarium is something I have been wanting to do for some time. With the recent purchase of a new home, I finally found the room I needed for another tank and decided to set up an aquarium dedicated to Bubble Tip Anemones and Clownfish. The tank I chose is the Innovative …
What it's like to work on a zoo's "dangerous animal" squad
"To think that I might have to go out there and shoot [these animals] someday to save someone's life really kind of stinks"
How Super-Busy Aquarium Owners Keep a Healthy Reef Tank
Remember your first reef aquarium build? Everything about it was so exciting! Learning what each piece of equipment does, the roles different livestock play in the ecosystem and just trying to wrap your head around the science of proper water chemistry was exhilarating. It is easy to forget in this frenzy of shopping and research that it …
This is why you won't find great white sharks in aquariums
Consistently missing from aquariums worldwide, many may wonder why the facilities that showcase larger creatures such as whale sharks and orcas do not contain the famous great white.
Make An Aquarium And We’ll Tell You Which “SpongeBob” Animal Should Be Your Pet
Why Polar Bears At This Canadian Zoo Are Shitting Glitter
How zoos and aquariums can help save 1 million species from extinction
It's time for everyone who cares about preserving animal life to rally behind zoos and aquariums that act as modern arks of hope for many species.
Tips to get clownfish to use a host anemone
There are many reasons people get into the reef aquarium hobby. For some, it is the beauty and color of fish and corals. For others, it is the challenge of keeping a successful “piece of the reef” in their home. What inspired me to change all my freshwater aquariums into reef tanks was a desire …
Why killer whales should not be kept in captivity
Keeping orcas in aquariums deprives them of crucial aspects of their lives, and in some cases it can even prove dangerous to humans
Why there aren't any great white sharks in captivity
Several aquariums around the world house whale sharks, the biggest fish in the sea, but not one has a great white shark on display.
How well do you know Birds of Prey?
Test your knowledge of Birds of Prey for a chance to win tickets to the Elmwood Park Zoo!
