Skinny the harbor seal just turned 50—twice the typical lifespan of her species. Rescued as a pup in 1975, she now holds the title of oldest known living harbor seal on Earth.

Among the animal welfare accusations: a penguin that had been "decapitated" by a raccoon, a hornbill eaten by meerkats and a capybara that died after jumping into an empty pool.

Its Glacier Run exhibit showcases polar bears, seals, and Arctic foxes ... The zoo’s safari train ride is a hit with younger visitors. Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo is a free-to-enter gem covering 28 ...

Nebraska: Henry Doorly Zoo and ... marsupials at the Riverbank Zoo‘s Koala Knockout exhibit, prefer eucalyptus leaves. And others, like the harbor seals at Sea Lion Landing, like to chow down ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Henry Vilas Zoo announced 26-year-old harbor seal Sparky has died. Sparky was born at Henry Vilas Zoo in 1998 and he was visited by hundreds of thousands of guests throughout ...

Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo renewed its accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on Sept. 6. According to the AZA’s website, less than 10% of about 2,800 wildlife exhibitors are ...

There is no charge to observe the animals or participate in daily activities like seal training or ape care ... William and Anna Vilas’s son who died at a young age, the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, ...

seals, otters, and bald eagles. Find the Tidewater Cover for watching the polar bears swimming while hanging out indoors. Situated in Madison, Wisconsin, the Henry Vilas Zoo has earned its places as ...