Visitors to the Houston Zoo in the coming months will see changes to several habitats.

Houston Zoo has begun multi-year upgrades to its Africa habitats, adding new features for animals and guests through 2027.

A rendering shows an expanded white rhinoceros habitat at the Houston Zoo, with new shade structures and closer viewing areas ...

The Houston Zoo is starting the year by jumping into new projects that are designed to enhance animal well-being and elevate ...

As Houston prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next June, the Houston Zoo is joining the excitement with a new trophy sculpture. The zoo shared photos of a FIFA-themed sculpture on Facebook, ...

Pounds of fish and other meats, romaine lettuce, bales of hay keep the zoo’s 5,000 animals well-fed and healthy throughout the year, according to the zoo's website. These animals – including elephants ...

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Under muggy, rainforest-like skies and a little drizzle on Saturday, the San Antonio Zoo officially opened Congo Falls, a state-of-the-art, 2-acre habitat that reintroduces gorillas back to the zoo ...

Today we discuss a creature that’s very close to my heart, the Baird’s tapir. It’s an enormous, elephant-nosed, whistling, puddle-pooper. What’s not to love? Baird’s tapir (Tapirus bairdii) is known ...

Buying gifts for the holidays isn't always easy, especially if you live in South Florida. Here's a gift guide to help you pick that perfect present.

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