Houston Zoo has begun multi-year upgrades to its Africa habitats, adding new features for animals and guests through 2027.

Visitors to the Houston Zoo in the coming months will see changes to several habitats.

The Houston Zoo is upgrading its white rhinoceros and giraffe habitats and a concession space. State of play: Construction ...

The Houston Zoo is about to look noticeably different, with construction now underway on a series of habitat upgrades and ...

A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...

The Houston Zoo is starting the year by jumping into new projects that are designed to enhance animal well-being and elevate ...

HOUSTON, Texas (WPVI) -- The Houston Zoo was forced to evacuate its chimpanzee habitat Monday morning after one of the animals smashed an interior panel of glass. KTRK-TV reports, zookeepers rushed to ...

HOUSTON — Visitors to the Houston Zoo may notice something missing. The Humboldt penguins are no longer on public display. The zoo said the penguins were temporarily moved behind the scenes for safety ...

A vaccine created by the Houston Zoo and Baylor College of Medicine to combat a deadly elephant virus has proven to be effective for elephants in Cincinnati. In June 2024, Houston Zoo gave the world’s ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Beat the summer heat and enjoy the zoo in the evening. The Houston Zoo is extending its weekend hours for visitors to enjoy exhibits in cooler weather. Beginning June 14, the ...

Zoo Boo is the Houston Zoo's annual Halloween celebration, a long-running tradition that transforms the Zoo into a festive, family-friendly destination each fall. Guests are encouraged to come in ...

Takè, a 16-year-old red panda at the Houston Zoo, has died, according to the zoo. The zoo's veterinary team had been monitoring Takè's health throughout the year but his overall health and quality of ...