Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Reptile Zoo in Monroe is closing its doors after nearly 30 years. October 18 is the last day it’ll be open to the public.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For three decades, the Monroe Reptile Zoo has fascinated children and families with its collection of slippery, slimy and scaly ...

Isaac Petersen named his two female Aldabra giant tortoises Cera and Ali after two dinosaurs in "The Land Before Time" animated franchise. It was a throwback to the time when Petersen, as a teenager, ...

Buford the Gila monster at Caldwell Zoo plays a surprising role in medical research, with the venom contributing to diabetes ...

MONROE, Wash. — The Reptile Zoo, a longtime roadside attraction along U.S. Highway 2 in Monroe, will close permanently Monday, Feb. 16, marking the end of a 30-year run for the family-owned facility.

In a recent episode of "Detroit Zoo Inside & Out," filmed at Great Oaks Elementary in New Baltimore, children had the opportunity to engage in hands-on encounters with snakes, promoting learning about ...