The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Othello, a beloved full-sized tortoise who was at least 100 years old at the time ...

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest animals. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was ...

Known as destinations in their own right, these amazing zoos introduce U.S. audiences to wildlife from around the world.

Othello the Aldabra giant tortoise, who was well over 100 years old, died at the St. Louis Zoo on April 8. Screengrab from St ...

ST. LOUIS – Polar bear twin brothers made their public debut Tuesday morning at the Saint Louis Zoo. Kallu and Kallik can be viewed at McDonnell Polar Bear Point during regular zoo hours from 9 ...

The Saint Louis Zoo is once again voted one of the top 10 Best Zoos in the country by USA Today readers. The zoo's Penguin & Puffin Coast exhibit also earned a spot as one of the Best Zoo Exhibits ...

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that one of its oldest animals had died. Othello, a centenarian Aldabra giant tortoise, was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to declining ...