so did some of the animals at the Houston Zoo. While some of the animals elected to stay warm inside enclosures at the zoo, others ventured out into the snow, leading to some unexpected photo ...

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

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

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.

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 ...