Gorilla Little Joe will leave Franklin Park Zoo to start family at Pittsburgh Zoo
It's a bittersweet ending for Boston residents who know and love Little Joe, a silverback gorilla who became an iconic fixture at the Franklin Park Zoo.
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It's a bittersweet ending for Boston residents who know and love Little Joe, a silverback gorilla who became an iconic fixture at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Pittsburgh and Boston are making a trade. But rather than swapping athletes, they're sending one another gorillas.
The 33-year-old Western Lowland Gorilla, named Little Joe, who has been at the zoo for decades, is scheduled to move to a different zoo as part of a breeding program.
A new giraffe born this summer at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo has made his debut with his mother.
The 32nd annual Jimmy Fund Clinic Summer Festival gave cancer patients and their families the chance to experience Franklin Park Zoo.
The 32nd annual Jimmy Fund Clinic Summer Festival took place on Sunday, giving cancer patients and their families the chance to experience Franklin Park Zoo in Boston as one community. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
An endangered Masai giraffe born at Franklin Park Zoo is now in the hospital after failing to nurse.
A child was seriously hurt Tuesday afternoon when she was hit by a falling tree branch at the Franklin Park Zoo.
A child was seriously hurt Tuesday afternoon when she was hit by a falling tree branch at the Franklin Park Zoo. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Mother's Day is this weekend, and there are plenty of special events to take mom to, including a special day at the zoo, a food truck festival and a market in Boston.
Because the pups are born underground, zoo workers won't know exactly how many were born this season until they all leave the burrow, which should happen by the end of next month.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid checked out the Tropical Forest, where gorillas and tapirs were waking up for the morning. He also watched an anteater being fed.
WBZ-TV's Levan Reid learns more about creatures from the Franklin Park Zoo.
Veterinarians in Boston are caring for a gorilla named Kit with "serious health issues" at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Moo Deng is getting a lot of people excited about pygmy hippos and that's great news for the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.
It was only four years ago that the Franklin Park Zoo had their own baby pygmy, and now zookeepers there hope Moo Deng's popularity can help the endangered species. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Summer isn't over yet, as there's lots to do this weekend, including the return of a lights show at Franklin Park Zoo, an arts festival on Cape Cod and a festival dedicated to watermelon!
Summer isn't over yet, as there's lots to do this weekend, including the return of a lights show at Franklin Park Zoo, an arts festival on Cape Cod and a festival dedicated to watermelon! WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Zookeepers at Franklin Park Zoo are making sure their animals are staying cool during the summer heat.
Just like humans, animals at the Franklin Park Zoo are finding ways to keep cool during the summer heat. WBZ's Laura Haefeli reports.
WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
Kamaia, one of the lions at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo, died Saturday after his health declined following several months of issues.
Kamaia, one of the lions at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo, died Saturday after his health declined following several months of issues.
Homeowners near Gillette Stadium in Foxboro are cashing in on the World Cup by turning their lawns into prime parking spots.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Democrat Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton, who both want to replace Sen. Ed Markey, clashed during a WBZ pre-primary debate.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
For the first time, the World Cup rush to Foxboro collided head on with commuter traffic as Norway and Iraq faced off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Homeowners near the stadium in Foxboro are cashing in on the World Cup by turning their lawns into prime parking spots.
For the first time, the World Cup rush to Foxboro collided head on with commuter traffic as Norway and Iraq faced off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Businesses in Boston say they are thrilled with the increased foot traffic that has come with the World Cup.
The Kraft Group is accusing Foxboro officials of abusing the entertainment license process and charging $900,000 instead of $100 for Gillette Stadium events.
Democrat Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton, who both want to replace Sen. Ed Markey, clashed during a WBZ pre-primary debate.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.