These birds are in nectar heaven at San Diego Zoo's Lorikeet Landing.

Learn why this hatch is so significant.

Hint: it's a species that hails from Africa, where its name derives from.

It's no wonder why these two ambassadors from Canada really enjoy ice.

After an 8-month gestation period, zookeepers are excited to witness the birth of a new male calf from mother Funani.

They can also run backwards just as fast as they run forward!

See Domingo, a three-banded armadillo, explore his new environment to get ready for his Animal Ambassador role at the San Diego Zoo.

The San Diego Zoo is helping raise the young goats after their mothers couldn't care for them.

The San Diego Zoo’s Reptile Department is rearing hatchling pond turtles as part of a conservation effort to save the species.

The Saint Louis Zoo is raising Ozark Hellbenders, which grow up to about two feet long, all the way from eggs until they are ready to be released into the wild.

Because it's a critically endangered animal, every birth is incredibly important.

Despite a gruff demeanor, these little guys hailing from the high mountain regions of Central America are actually pretty lovable.

Learn some surprising facts about these endangered creatures.

Zookeepers round up a group of two-day-old capybara babies for their first medical checkup.

Who knew these black and white critters like soccer so much?

As he's getting older, his teeth are starting to wear down

Learn what lays ahead for this curious pup as an animal ambassador of the San Diego Zoo.

You may not have ants in your pants like San Diego Zoo's Chris Mooney, but if you live in certain parts of the world, you may have leaf cutter ants in your backyard.

Learn all about the western pond turtle, and why they are so hard to find.

Meet the San Diego Zoo's newest ambassadors, two brothers that couldn't be any more different.

Orangutans are, along with other great apes, among the most intelligent beings to have evolved on land. As individuals, they display unique and rich personalities.

Her name means "joyful," and so far she's living up to it.

Learn all about the reindeer weaning process at the San Diego Zoo, and why this little guy is right on track.

This koala mom's joey is named "Burra" which means 'Big Fella.'