Jelly' the black bear walked through an unlocked gate before the Turtle Back Zoo opened to the public on Thursday morning.

A 20-year-old black bear briefly escaped its enclosure at Turtle Back Zoo May 29, and zoo staff resolved the situation within ...

The geriatric animal – a 20-year-old black bear named Jelly – was discovered by zoo staff in less than five minutes.

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back at some of Chicago’s well-loved animals.

A rotting zoo, where a number of dolphins have already died in mysterious circumstances, remains open despite recent raids by ...

Late reptile expert Brian Barczyk's vision comes to life, as hopes rise for the entire stretch of Van Dyke Avenue.

Four orangutans had to be tranquilized and moved back into their enclosure after a malfunctioning door allowed them to escape ...