Zoo-goers hoping for a glimpse of the birds still have one option: the Penguin Encounter experience, which allows guests to ...

Dozens of animals are in the care of Harris County commissioners, according to public records secured by the Houston ...

The Houston Zoo ’s beloved ‘ Zoo Boo ’ event is back with new, slightly spooky attractions and fun for the whole family. All ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is providing updates on the health of one of its senior big cats, 17-year-old female lion Mattie. On Monday, zoo officials said Mattie was sedated so the veterinary team ...

Celebrate Halloween in Houston with family-friendly events including Zoo Boo, Galaxy Frights, dog parades, costume contests ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- It's a girl! The Houston Zoo is celebrating their healthy new female seal lion pup, who is bonding with her mother. Zookeepers confirmed parents Kamia and Jonah are the parents of ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Zoo has reopened just hours after a gas leak caused it to temporarily close Thursday morning. The leak occurred outdoors, away from the animals, according to zoo ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- The Houston Zoo is closed because of the COVID-19 outbreak, but the staff is still hard at work bringing the animals to you! Every weekday, they host live keeper chats on Facebook.

After Jane Goodall's death on Wednesday at the age of 91, the Houston Zoo shared photos of her 2010 visit to their new chimpanzee exhibit.

Zoo Boo is the Houston Zoo’s annual Halloween celebration, a long-running tradition that transforms the Zoo into a festive, family-friendly destination each fall. Guests are encouraged to come in ...

Lynne Kelly is a three-time USA Today bestselling author. Her stories explore the bond between humans and wildlife, and in ...

Standing now at more than 106 acres, 2,000 animals and one million annual visitors, the Dallas Zoo serves to prove that $60 ...