Tuesday's rare wintery landscape saw elephants roughhousing in the fresh powder and a flamboyance of flamingos clustered in their now-snowy outdoor habitat — though only Houston Zoo staff bore ...

The Houston Zoo's cougars stepped out of ... California sea lions were also spotted exploring their snow-covered habitat. The marine mammals rely on thick blubber for insulation.

From the lions and leopards to the flamingos and bald eagles, the animals seemed to enjoy exploring the magical snow.

HOUSTON, Texas (TNND ... Another image shows a California sea lion exploring its snow-covered habitat in the Zoo's "Galápagos Islands" exhibit. The Zoo said the sea lions rely on their ...

Other must-sees at the Houston Zoo include the Giraffe Feeding Platform, the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo, the McNair Elephant Habitat Area and the Reptile and Amphibian House. The zoo also ...