Every half hour, zookeepers will lead animal chats throughout the zoo, giving kids a chance to meet residents, including a sea lion, giraffe, alligator, chimp, orangutan and tortoise. Kids can ask all ...

Zoo Boo is the Houston Zoo's annual Halloween celebration, a long-running tradition that transforms the Zoo into a festive, ...

Activities at these locations include Zoo Boo, Hike Bike + Fright Fest and Halloween-themed Instagram opportunities ...

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 ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Beat the summer heat and enjoy the zoo in the evening. The Houston Zoo is extending its weekend hours for visitors to enjoy exhibits in cooler weather. Beginning June 14, the ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Zoo was forced to evacuate its chimpanzee habitat Monday morning after one of the animals smashed an interior panel of glass. Zookeepers rushed to get chimpanzees ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...