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A few decades ago, suburbia didn't seem too far from utopia. Postwar families flocked to these new neighborhoods with their affordable houses, green lawns, and

Other zoo events have led to overcrowding issues in past years that have worsened with fewer law enforcement officers volunteers to help with traffic.

The $40 million project is being helped by donations from Battelle and the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

It was an exciting morning at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Tuesday as renovations began on one of the zoo's oldest regions.The North America region's new, i

Former CEO Tom Stalf and former director of marketing Pete Fingerhut are accused of misusing funds and resources.

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A former top executive at the Columbus Zoo pleaded guilty Thursday to charges stemming from a $2.3 million scandal. Former chief financial officer Gregory Bell pleaded guilty in Delaware County Commons Pleas Court to one charge each of conspiracy and theft and 12 of tampering with records. He is scheduled to […]

Stalf went from an entry-level employee to leading an Illinois zoo in a few years. Not long after he was leading the Columbus zoo.

No mention made of indicment of its 3 former executives, but Columbus Zoo board approved moving ahead with $35M upgrade to North America region

Stalf was the director of Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley from 1995-2010. He was indicted on 36 felony charges, including bribery and money laundering.

The Columbus Zoo is preparing to welcome two endangered great apes this fall, giving hope for the future of the rare species.