"This space has provided countless memorable experiences for our guests and served as an important space for connecting ...

The zoo said next month's closure is due to the building's aging infrastructure no longer meeting the needs of housed animals.

52-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne underwent an emergency veterinary examination on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2025, to help ...

A longtime Houston Zoo exhibit with over 60 years of service will close following spring break, officials announced.

"Rojo means red, jaguars are cute, fall in love this Valentine’s Day at the Houston Zoo!" the Zoo said Thursday in a news ...

Houston has seen snow only 11 times since records began, and the animals at Houston Zoo had a great time exploring the weather change.

Orangutans can live around 35-40 years in the wild, while the oldest orangutan to live in captivity died at age 62, according ...

Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan at the Houston Zoo, died from complications of a kidney infection, the zoo said.

From the lions and leopards to the flamingos and bald eagles, the animals seemed to enjoy exploring the magical snow.

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 ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In an enclosure shadowed by tall trees entangled among natural Florida greenery, Olan stood ...