Zoo Medicine

Laila Proença, DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM, explains practical steps for rabbit cheek tooth extraction, how to get diagnostic quality bird radiographs, and why accessible tools and safe anesthesia matter in zoo medicine.

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine entered into a collaboration with Loop Abroad to expand its international learning programming.

The 8 newborn birds are among a critically endangered species population.

A 2-year-old male wolverine received the groundbreaking surgery after zookeepers noticed his eye was cloudy.

The first Vet Tech Summit at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Pennsylvania was attended by more than 50 students from 3 area colleges.

Darvall, a producer of veterinary anesthesia solutions based in Sydney, Australia, has developed an innovative ventilator that enabled surgeons to successfully achieve cataract surgery on 2 sea lions.

Four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos Tortoises hatched earlier this month, the first time in the zoo’s 150+ year history

Researchers and volunteers across the United States were surveyed about their experiences with burnout and grief surrounding animal losses in zoos.

Animal welfare experts in Hong Kong conducted an observational study to determine social behaviors in this feral population of ungulates and found personality traits play a role

The young Pacific walrus is one of only 11 walruses to be admitted to Alaska SeaLife Center’s Wildlife Response Program since 1998.

Root canals were performed to save the teeth of a tiger and a cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo

What analgesics can be given to a koala? A study conducted by investigators in Australia has your answers.

Rozi was born at the Maryland Zoo on June 10th, 2024.

The information learned from a recent study can be used to enhance conservation efforts of the Panthera leo

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute celebrate a new birth for this endangered species

United Kingdom Google search data revealed Top 10 most popular animals Down Under.

Bao Li and Qing Bao will join the zoo in Washington, DC, later this year

Take a look at these 3 veterinary centers newly opened or coming soon

The zoo is asking the public to participate in naming its latest addition

Buprenorphine extended-release injectable suspension is now indicated for certain primates

A wildlife photographer share more about the feeding platform for the orangutans

The birth of this chick is a huge milestone for this critically endangered species

After going through an examination, the Oakland Zoo has received the ‘gold standard’ for the zoological profession

A look at the behavior of zoo and companion species and how veterinary professionals and their clients can keep pets safe and calm during this rare meteorological event

The new addition was born via an artificial insemination process