The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.
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 celebrating love this Valentine’s season with its newest star—Rojo, a three-month-old jaguar cub gaining strength and confidence behind the scenes. Born in November at just 2.5 ...
The Houston Zoo is once again mourning the loss of one of its resident orangutans. On Sunday morning, the zoo's 52-year-old ...
HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished residents, Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan who died unexpectedly on Sunday morning. Zoo officials said Cheyenne ...
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 ...