Houston as a city has seen its fair share of animal escapes. The Houston Zoo, thankfully, has not. In 2021, a 9-month-old tiger named India made national headlines after being seen roaming a Houston ...

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has denied the El Paso Zoo's accreditation, citing "deferred maintenance." ...

While Texas can have some epic temperature swings and extreme weather, animals kept at zoos rely on humans to help them adapt to climate change.

ZOO MOURNS BELOVED ORANGUTAN: Houston Zoo’s oldest orangutan, Cheyenne, has died at 52 years old The last day of operations will be March 23, and animals currently under care in the building ...

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 ...

Many Americans see Trump's actions on economy as too erratic, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Some 57% of Americans think President Donald Trump is being too erratic in his moves to shake up the U.S ...

HOUSTON — Love is in the air at the Houston Zoo, and the latest heartthrob isn’t your typical Valentine — he’s got paws, spots and a playful spirit. Meet Rojo, a 3-month-old jaguar cub who ...

Born on Nov. 6 to first-time mother Vida, Rojo has been growing stronger and more independent, preparing for the moment when zoo visitors could finally catch a glimpse of him. His name, meaning ...

Together, Mel and Lauren took us on a ride on the Houston Zoo carousel, where 64 different animals can be spotted, but, one of them is unique to the Houston Zoo! Watch the video player to find out!

ZOO CHANGES: The Houston Zoo to close historic exhibit space in March because it 'no longer meets the needs' of its animals A cold stun happens when a body of water gets too cold for sea turtles ...