Video shared by the zoo showed a young Asian elephant named Teddy playing in his enclosure blanketed by snow. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

An Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo finally gave birth to her baby on Friday after 19 hours of labor. The elephant Shanti, 34, gave birth to a 314-pound female baby named Kirby at 3 p.m ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- A longtime Houston Zoo exhibit with over 60 years of service will close following spring break, officials announced. The Carruth Natural Encounters building is set to close its ...

An integral member of the Houston Zoo family for nearly three decades, Cheyenne first arrived at the zoo at the age of 21 and quickly captured the hearts of staff and visitors. "Cheyenne was a ...

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 ...

The Houston Zoo's cougars stepped out of their heated barns to explore the wintery weather, as did the Amur leopard named Lisa and the zoo's pair of bald eagles. Native to North America ...

Catherine Parker Situated in Hermann Park and the Museum District, near the Houston Zoo, the Museum of Fine ... which is why this attraction is such a popular thing to do in Houston.

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 ...

Pull out those ten-gallon hats because the Houston Rodeo is back! The 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo runs March ...

"It looked like a winter wonderland here, we don't ever see that in Houston," said Kevin Hodge, the zoo's vice president for animal programs, from his office equipped with a cot and overnight kit.

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished residents, Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan who died unexpectedly on Sunday morning. Zoo officials said Cheyenne ...