Born at the Houston Zoo, Zamir spent his entire life there and became a familiar, gentle presence. The zoo says he was ...

Houston museums and other attractions offer free admission on select days, with some always free. Here's where and when to visit.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Houston Zoo with dragon dances, photo spots, and animal chats. Included with regular zoo ...

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 ...

After the winter storm of 2021 plunged the Houston Zoo into freezing temperatures that killed several birds and one turtle, the zoo’s leaders learned a valuable lesson. Workers have since insulated ...

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 ...

The Houston Zoo is accepting old and broken Christmas lights to recycle them and keep them out of local landfills. The zoo has a collection bin for lights at its main entrance through Sunday. FIFA ...

HOUSTON -- The Houston Zoo's animal family is a little bit bigger. The zoo announced the birth of a California baby sea lion on Twitter. The newborn does not yet have a name as the pup's sex has not ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- Thailand, a male Asian elephant, is one of the Houston Zoo's oldest residents. This summer, he celebrated a milestone birthday - he turned 60 years old! "He's a very significant part ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Smaug, the Houston Zoo's 17-year-old Komodo dragon was euthanized on Tuesday. The zoo says the decision was made after scans showed a severe lumbar spinal cord compression. The ...

Walking around the Houston Zoo or playing in Hermann Park all day works up an appetite. While I've been known to pack everyone a picnic lunch, sometimes it's just too much to carry. Luckily, there are ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you are wanting to spend the night at the Houston Zoo for "Zoo Overnights," registration is now open. Children will get to learn more about how animals live after dark. The ...