Zoo Atlanta holds virtual Gorilla Egg Hunt Saturday

One Easter tradition in Atlanta will go on as planned and the public can still participate, albeit at home.

Stone Mountain Park remains open despite attractions being closed

Hikers and joggers are few and far between on this sunny and clear day at Stone Mountain Park, but that may not be the case this weekend and next weekend as families seek alternatives for exercise and spring break activities.

Wild Florida drive-thru safari park remains open during coronavirus shutdowns

For families who are looking to keep busy while practicing social distancing, Wild Florida says their drive-thru safari park is open for business!

Florida woman encounters massive hissing alligator in the Everglades

A woman in the Everglades had an up-close (and perhaps too-close) encounter with a massive, hissing alligator -- and she has the video to prove it.

Rabid bat confirmed on Georgia campus, students warned

Health officials say students at a Georgia university have been warned after a rabid bat was found on campus.

700-pound black bear shot in New Jersey sets world record

A bowhunting organization says a 700-pound bear shot in New Jersey last fall has set a world record as the largest black bear killed with a bow and arrow in North America.

Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer

A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.

Dolphins found shot, stabbed on Florida beaches; $20K reward offered

For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg. 

These Florida manatees love their lettuce

Two orphaned – and growing – manatees at an Ohio zoo have hefty appetites.

Animal carcasses found on front porch of UGA fraternity house

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating after members of the Chi Psi fraternity found several animals’ carcasses on their front porch Friday.

Christmas Island shellfish seeks caffeine fix

A video shows a red crab waving a coffee cup in the air, presumably demanding a caffeine fix.

Baboon steals, grooms, lion cub in South Africa

After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.