The Houston Zoo has another BIG reason to give thanks this season. A baby elephant was born on November 15, the zoo's second birth announcement in the last week. The zoo named her Kirby.

A 314-pound baby elephant is the newest addition to the Houston zoo. According to the zoo, Kirby was born on Friday afternoon, November 15. Her 34-year-old mother, Shanti, was in labor for 19 ...

inspired by the birth of Kirby, a baby elephant at the Houston Zoo. While primarily created for fun and community engagement, KIRBY also raises awareness for wildlife conservation. The token ...

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