A rare Sumatran orangutan was born at the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center Wednesday evening.

Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered, and orangutan births in the United States are extremely rare.

This morning, the zoo announced on social media that Mshangao (ma-SHAN-goe) has been chosen as the name for its male reticulated giraffe calf.

The Indianapolis Zoo's newest arrival is not quite three weeks old, yet he already stands as tall as an NBA point guard.

Just in time for Orangutan Caring Week, the Indianapolis Zoo announced today 22-year-old Sumatran orangutan Sirih's pregnancy - the first for the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center.

The first few batch of biofuel have been generated at the Indy Zoo as part of a new conservation initiative.

A new exhibit will allow up-close viewing when the cubs debut in spring 2016.