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News from the Houston Zoo

News from the Houston Zoo keepers and staff about new animals, new construction and features as well as the many project we are working on to help save animals in the wild!

Saving Whooping Cranes in the Wild
December 3, 2025

Saving Whooping Cranes in the Wild

Recently, 13 Zoo staff participated in an overnight Saving Wildlife Training Opportunity with our partners at San Antonio Bay Partnership (SABP). Over the course of two days, we removed 65 filled bags, boxes,…
Zoo Ball 2025: Enchanted Forests
October 30, 2025

Zoo Ball 2025: Enchanted Forests
In Loving Memory of Chimpanzee Charlie
October 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Chimpanzee Charlie
A Celebration of Life at Houston Zoo
October 28, 2025

A Celebration of Life at Houston Zoo
Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week
October 16, 2025

Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week
Oh my Gourd! Zoo Boo is Back!
September 26, 2025

Oh my Gourd! Zoo Boo is Back!
Recapping our Summer Conservation Intern Program
September 18, 2025

Recapping our Summer Conservation Intern Program
Remembering Red Panda, Také
August 14, 2025

Remembering Red Panda, Také
Tiny Tapir, Big Personality
August 8, 2025

Tiny Tapir, Big Personality
A Celebration of Inclusion
August 5, 2025

A Celebration of Inclusion
Extraordinary Animal Bonds
August 1, 2025

Extraordinary Animal Bonds
Celebrating 40 Years with Primates Keeper Ron
July 16, 2025

Celebrating 40 Years with Primates Keeper Ron
Rare and Remarkable New Addition
July 2, 2025

Rare and Remarkable New Addition
From Head to Tail: A Vet Exam with our Komodo Dragon
July 1, 2025

From Head to Tail: A Vet Exam with our Komodo Dragon
Houston Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Jaguar, Tesoro
June 27, 2025

Houston Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Jaguar, Tesoro
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