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

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

Zoo Boo is the Houston Zoo’s annual Halloween celebration, a long-running tradition that transforms the Zoo into a festive, family-friendly destination each fall. Guests are encouraged to come in ...

Celebrate Halloween in Houston with family-friendly events including Zoo Boo, Galaxy Frights, dog parades, costume contests ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is providing updates on the health of one of its senior big cats, 17-year-old female lion Mattie. On Monday, zoo officials said Mattie was sedated so the veterinary team ...

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

Tributes have been pouring in from around the world for chimpanzee researcher, wildlife advocate and conservationist Jane Goodall, who died on Wednesday at the age of 91. The legendary scientist lived ...

For the first time in its history, the Houston Zoo has successfully hatched a boat-billed heron—a nocturnal wading bird known for its wide, flat bill that resembles the hull of a boat. Born on Aug. 23 ...

Many unexpected human artifacts have been preserved, for centuries, in vulture nests. This sandal woven from grasses and twigs, called an agobía, is somewhere between 727 and 771 years old, ...

Houston Life’s Melanie Camp heads to the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo for some family fun at the petting zoo — where kids (and grown-ups!) can feed the animals and learn how they’ve helped shape ...