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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!

Trunk-Load to be Thankful For
November 18, 2024

Trunk-Load to be Thankful For

Houston Zoo Welcomes Baby Elephant The Houston Zoo has a BIG reason to give thanks this season. On Friday, November 15, at 3 p.m., 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a healthy…
Oh Baby! Houston Zoo’s Purr-fect New Addition
November 14, 2024

Oh Baby! Houston Zoo’s Purr-fect New Addition
A Visit from our Pantanal Partner, Dr. Arnaud Desbiez
November 13, 2024

A Visit from our Pantanal Partner, Dr. Arnaud Desbiez
Bringing Boeier Back
November 7, 2024

Bringing Boeier Back
Hippo-Awesome-Mus News
November 1, 2024

Hippo-Awesome-Mus News
Zoo Ball 2024 – Wings of Wonder
October 30, 2024

Zoo Ball 2024 – Wings of Wonder
Let the Spook-tivities Begin at Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding
September 24, 2024

Let the Spook-tivities Begin at Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding
SSA Group & Wild Republic Launch Zero Waste Box Program
September 19, 2024

SSA Group & Wild Republic Launch Zero Waste Box Program
Spot One of the Rarest Big Cats in the World
September 5, 2024

Spot One of the Rarest Big Cats in the World
Reflections on Teen International Adventure Program to Rwanda
September 5, 2024

Reflections on Teen International Adventure Program to Rwanda
Remembering Chimpanzee Annie
September 4, 2024

Remembering Chimpanzee Annie
Houston Zoo Opens Groundbreaking “Birds of the World” Exhibit
August 27, 2024

Houston Zoo Opens Groundbreaking “Birds of the World” Exhibit
An Update on Asian Elephant Chuck
August 26, 2024

An Update on Asian Elephant Chuck
Say Hello to our Summer Conservation Interns
August 19, 2024

Say Hello to our Summer Conservation Interns
Splash, Sprays and Summer Swim!
July 31, 2024

Splash, Sprays and Summer Swim!
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