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

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

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.

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

Cheyenne arrived at the Houston Zoo when she was 21 and quickly became a favorite among staff and visitors with her "intelligent and strong-willed" personality.

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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