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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 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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of Charlie, a cherished chimpanzee who spent more than a decade captivating visitors and forming deep bonds with his care team. Charlie was 53 years old.

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, ...

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 (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 ...

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 ...

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 ...