"This space has provided countless memorable experiences for our guests and served as an important space for connecting ...

From rare mammals to exotic reptiles, these little ones are not ... On Nov. 15, Shanti, a 34-year-old Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo, gave birth to a 314-pound female calf named Kirby after ...

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

The Houston Zoo had to say goodbye to the oldest orangutan at the facility after she died unexpectedly. Cheyenne, who was 52 years old, had an emergency veterinary examination Sunday morning after ...

An integral member of the Houston Zoo family for nearly three decades, Cheyenne first arrived at the zoo at the age of 21 and quickly captured the hearts of staff and visitors. "Cheyenne was a ...

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

The Houston Zoo announced Monday that Cheyenne the orangutan died over the weekend at age 52. In a post on social media, the zoo said Cheyenne died suddenly Sunday following an emergency exam ...

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 ...

Other must-sees at the Houston Zoo include the Giraffe Feeding Platform, the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo, the McNair Elephant Habitat Area and the Reptile and Amphibian House. The zoo also ...