Houston Rodeo features bronc riding, bull riding and and concters, along with family favorites like Agventure, carnival rides ...

Rojo has been bonding with his mother, Vida, growing stronger and more independent as he prepares for his public debut.

LIVE UPDATES: At least 2 dead in Houston ... 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 ...

The zoo said next month's closure is due to the building's aging infrastructure no longer meeting the needs of housed animals.

Orangutans can live around 35-40 years in the wild, while the oldest orangutan to live in captivity died at age 62, according ...

A longtime Houston Zoo exhibit with over 60 years of service will close following spring break, officials announced.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

HOUSTON — Love is in the air at the Houston ... who won the honor during a live auction at Zoo Ball - Wings of Wonder, presented by Phillips 66. Now tipping the scales at 20 pounds, a big ...