Luni Tune, who arrived at the zoo 20 years ago, was the last surviving member of a trio Ankoles.

The decision is tied to something bigger than Houston.

The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of Zamir, a zebu who spent his entire life at the zoo after being born there more than two decades ago. Zamir lived all 21 years of his life at the Houston Zoo, ...

A new filing suggests the upgraded exhibit will wrap up soon.

The Houston Zoo's new CFO has more than 16 years of nonprofit financial leadership, most recently with another local ...

The Houston Life crew explored all the fun to be had at the Houston Zoo! This spring take part in their plant sale, step back in time to see the world of mythical creatures, and get a behind the ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is kicking off 2026 with a series of habitat upgrades and concessions improvements aimed at enhancing animal well-being and elevating the guest experience. The multi-year ...

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) -- The Houston Zoo is moving into its next phase of reopening after opening its doors to the public back in June. In the next phase, that started on Monday, guests will be able ...

At 5 a.m., six keepers file into the Houston Zoo's commissary kitchen and spend the next five hours chopping produce, portioning meat and weighing hay. By the time the rest of the zoo staff arrives, ...