The zoo noticed potentially harmful behavior by the Humboldt penguins, so they were moved out of their Galápagos Islands ...

The zoo's Humboldt penguins moved out of their habitat after officials noticed them "interacting with materials" that could ...

The Houston Zoo's naming contest for its new baby boat-billed heron closes Wednesday. The four options, which people can vote ...

The Houston Zoo ’s beloved ‘ Zoo Boo ’ event is back with new, slightly spooky attractions and fun for the whole family. All ...

Zoo-goers hoping for a glimpse of the birds still have one option: the Penguin Encounter experience, which allows guests to ...

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 “red” ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo welcomed 900 athletes, coaches and families from the 2025 Genuine Cup for a day of connection, discovery and celebration. The Genuine Cup is an international soccer ...

HOUSTON, Texas (TNND) — An adorable jaguar cub in Texas is ready to celebrate his first Valentine's Day. Rojo, who is just 3 months old, is yet to make his public debut at the Houston Zoo, but he's ...

In 2021, a 9-month-old tiger named India made national headlines after being seen roaming a Houston neighborhood and sending officials on a dayslong search. Most recently, a renegade heifer escaped ...

AMES, Iowa -- An Iowa State University alumnus, who is chief veterinarian at the Houston Zoo, will speak about wildlife conservation at his alma mater on April 21. Joe Flanagan will present "That ...

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 ...