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 ...

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

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

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 ...