Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

The zoo says it hopes plasma infusions will protect two of its newest elephants from contracting Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus, or at least ensure any possible infection isn't severe.

Researchers at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden are working in a "Frozen Garden" to preserve plant tissue for the future.

The pachyderms arrived Sunday and are taking up residence in the newly built Elephant Trek enclosure.

Voters approved a boost to separate levies supporting the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.

An African penguin named "Larkin" is upgrading from small boot-like devices to 3D-printed shoes to help her get around on land.

An employee at the Cincinnati Zoo was hospitalized Thursday after being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.

Hamilton County commissioners declined to put a property tax increase on the ballot for the Cincinnati Zoo. But zoo leadership says it's important for voters to at least approve a renewal at the current rate.

Manatees at the Cincinanti and Columbus zoos are back in Florida in preparation for returning to their native waters.

Hamilton County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to put the levy before voters at the current level, without the increase zoo officials requested.

Cincinnati Zoo festivities go from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday with birthday cake and ice cream for guests.