The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.

One of the Houston Zoo's oldest and most beloved institutions is closing in spring because of its aging infrastructure, ...

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

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

HOUSTON — Love is in the air at the Houston Zoo, and the latest heartthrob isn ... in the South American Pantanal habitat, right behind the giant river otters. Rojo, whose name means "red ...

The Houston Zoo had to say goodbye to the oldest orangutan at the facility after she died unexpectedly. Cheyenne, who was 52 ...

The Houston Zoo is once again mourning the loss of one of its resident orangutans. On Sunday morning, the zoo's 52-year-old ...

52-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne underwent an emergency veterinary examination on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2025, to help ...

"This space has provided countless memorable experiences for our guests and served as an important space for connecting people with wildlife," zoo officials said. "While this decision wasn't easy ...

"Rojo means red, jaguars are cute, fall in love this Valentine’s Day at the Houston Zoo!" the Zoo said Thursday in a news ...