The Houston Zoo has never had an escaped animal threaten visitors, but that doesn't mean staffers and volunteers aren't ...

The Houston Zoo has announced that an exhibit that's been ... "The building’s aging infrastructure no longer meets the needs of our animals or the expectations of our guests." ...

At Houston Zoo, the animals discovered and enjoyed this rare snowfall. The extraordinary storm covered Texas and the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, paralysing traffic and closing schools ...

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While Texas can have some epic temperature swings and extreme weather, animals kept at zoos rely on humans to help them adapt ...

The Cane Corso, a muscular and protective breed, has also grown in popularity both in Houston and nationally, climbing to ...

The Houston Zoo announced Monday that Cheyenne the orangutan died over the weekend at age 52. In a post on social media, the zoo said Cheyenne died suddenly Sunday following an emergency exam ...

The Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals and it is the second most visited zoo in the U.S. Exhibits range from the African Forest, which features rhinos, zebras and giraffes, to the new ...

HOUSTON — Love is in the air at the Houston Zoo, and the latest heartthrob isn’t your typical Valentine — he’s got paws, spots and a playful spirit. Meet Rojo, a 3-month-old jaguar cub who ...

The Feast with the Beasts event, presented by TXU Energy, will feature food from some of the best restaurants in Houston, live music throughout the zoo, and a feast for the animals as well.

Texas A&M veterinarian Leslie Easterwood keeps a full schedule for 24 straight days at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Rojo has been growing stronger and more independent, preparing for the moment when zoo visitors could finally catch a glimpse of him.