MORE ATTRACTIONS: Houston Zoo debuts Birds of the World exhibit featuring aviaries People who visit the Houston Zoo help save wildlife animals with a portion of every admission going to ...

Houston power outages remain minimal during winter storm During the 2021 winter storm and blackout, in spite of the staff's efforts, nine birds and one turtle died in the cold. The zoo resolved to ...

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

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

Born on Nov. 6 to first-time mother Vida, Rojo has been growing stronger and more independent, preparing for the moment when zoo visitors could finally catch a glimpse of him. His name, meaning ...

behind-the-scenes look with our friends at the Houston Zoo! Tessa Barrera is hanging out with the elephants, including the adorable baby Kirby, to learn how the zoo cares for both the youngest and ...

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 ...