Safari Wilderness sits on a sprawling ranch that feels like it was plucked straight from the Serengeti and dropped into ...

A person was found dead on a bench at Veterans Memorial Park in Lakeland the morning of May 19. Lakeland police confirmed a death investigation is underway. Detectives were on scene, but police said ...

While the earliest zoos around the 19th century were typically grim affairs, many of them have become entirely different animals. The best ones have clear conservation and research focuses, as well as ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Two Northeast Ohio zoos will reopen Monday morning after they were evacuated Sunday following reported threats to the parks, the latest in a string of what authorities have ...

WASHINGTON — At least five zoos across the U.S. have received reports since Friday about an active shooter or bomb threat, though all facilities have been cleared by local authorities. Three of the ...

Two zoos were evacuated Friday after they each received bomb threat calls. Although no bombs were found in either zoo, the calls caused confusion and impacted operations at both facilities. According ...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — The Lakeland Linder International Airport has reopened after it closed due to a bomb threat on Friday morning. Lakeland police said the airport received a bomb threat via email ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — The city of Lakeland prides itself on showcasing art throughout the city. Now, city officials are hoping to use art to draw even more people to local businesses. They’ve launched a ...

Jackson city leaders are committed to revitalizing the historic Jackson Zoo despite recent setbacks. Plans include creating a smaller, more modern, and cost-effective zoo. The city will solicit public ...

LAKELAND, Fla. – A late-night patrol in Duff Park ended with the arrest of an 18-year-old Lakeland woman early Saturday morning following a physical struggle with Polk County Sheriff’s deputies. The ...