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The Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle is considered endangered. The zoo is the first accredited organization in North America to hatch and raise the species that's native to South Asia.

SAN DIEGO -- After patiently waiting decades for a trio of endangered Indian turtles to reproduce, San Diego Wildlife Alliance officials are celebrating the arrival of 41 hatchlings this summer.

It only took two decades, but a rare and endangered turtle species has finally bred at the San Diego Zoo

Pain medication, physical therapy and even acupuncture had all failed to help Lucas, a 4-year-old African penguin. But a fancy new set of boots has helped give him a new lease on life.

This is the moment a penguin tries on a pair of life-changing booties that will put the spring back in his step for good.

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — About 120 birds at San Diego Zoo Safari Park were moved to new protected habitats at Safari Park last week and more will be relocated in the next few weeks in response to a highly contagious strain of avian flu that recently was detected in California.

An aardvark cub born at the San Diego Zoo is said to be doing well and developing quickly

Witnesses screamed during Sunday afternoon encounter with ‘Mighty Joe Young’

SAN DIEGO -- Births are spreading New Year's cheer at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.