Ruston Agte unlocked the gate and led the students to a side of the tiger cage most visitors don't see. "Make no mistake, we're dealing with wild animals," said Agte, an education coordinator at the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Captive chimpanzees are one of the most popular species kept in zoos because of their charismatic appeal and similarity to humans.

The zoo kept its snake cages locked down for a few days until it could restock the fridge with serum. The zoo also has a Mexican beaded lizard capable of inflicting a nasty and mildly venomous bite, ...