One of Houston’s favorite holiday traditions is back at the Houston Zoo from Nov. 21, 2025, through Jan. 4, 2026, for the ...

The facilities had been staying open using budget funds from previous years.

HOUSTON – It’s that time of year again! The Houston Zoo’s beloved ‘Zoo Boo’ event is back with new, slightly spooky attractions and fun for the whole family. All month long you can get the perfect ...

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 ...

Zoo Boo is back at the Houston Zoo with carved pumpkins, a Pumpkin Tree, Peek-a-Boo Pumpkins and fall-themed animal activities. Guests can enjoy the Scary-Go-Round, photo ops and Zoo Boo After Hours ...

Attendees can purchase pumpkins from the Nature Discovery Center, as well as mini-pumpkins, gourds, pie pumpkins and jack-o-lantern pumpkins. (Courtesy Nature Discovery Center) Check out these eight ...

The Smithsonian's museums and zoo are now closed due to the government shut down. Tours of historic Washington, D.C. sites ...

The 2026 Best School Districts in the Houston Area, published by Niche, ranks 60 public school districts based on multiple data points, including state test scores, graduation rates, college readiness ...

From fall festivals to Halloween and beyond, October is packed with activities for kids. Don’t miss our favorite free and fun things to do in Houston with kids this month. October holds one of our ...

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 ...

see more of our stories on Google. Add Axios on Google The male okapi calf was born earlier this month. His naming rights will be auctioned at this year's Zoo Ball: Celebrating Forest Animals around ...