News Blog, Posted June 28, 2023
What’s that on the sea lion’s belly?When you visit the delightful California sea lions at the Galápagos Islands exhibit in the Houston Zoo, you may notice some bite marks on two of our female sea lions, Calypso and Ariel.…
News Blog, Posted February 27, 2018
Local Community Removes Crab Traps from Galveston Bay, Saving Texas Wildlife!On Saturday February 17th, Houston Zoo staff, including Rwandan conservation partner, Gorilla Doctor Noel, Zoo Crew, and Zoo volunteers worked alongside the Dallas Zoo and Galveston Bay Foundation to clean up abandoned crab…
News Blog, Posted July 11, 2016
Be the Eyes on Your Bay!Written by Kim Sharkey Houston Zoo staff are frequently offered opportunities to take part in local conservation. One such opportunity is the Houston Zoo’s partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).…
News Blog, Posted March 7, 2024
A Second Chance at LifeHouston Zoo Releases 10 Green Sea Turtles Back Into the Wild Twelve green sea turtles are back home in the Gulf of Mexico after spending a month and a half under Houston Zoo…
News Blog, Posted July 20, 2023
Sea Turtle Surgery SuccessIn case you missed this week’s Facebook Live, Merida the green sea turtle’s surgery was a success! Three hours and 50 fibropapilloma (FP) tumors later, Merida is recovering back in Galveston with our…
News Blog, Posted October 19, 2021
Happy National Veterinary Technician WeekWe’re celebrating our five amazing veterinary technicians all week-long during National Veterinary Technician Week, which recognizes the work our veterinary technicians do here at the Zoo. Some of the daily responsibilities include: intubating…
News Blog, Posted December 30, 2020
Our 2020 SuccessesThis year was filled with countless challenges, but we made it through thanks to our Zoo members, donors, staff, volunteers, and friends. Check out a few of our 2020 successes below! 1. Baby…
News Blog, Posted May 15, 2020
Good News: We are Saving a Local Bird from ExtinctionIt’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay and earlier this morning, you met Amber, zookeeper and APC recovery program coordinator, and saw some of the amazing work we’re doing behind the scenes to restore the Attwater’s prairie chicken…
News Blog, Posted April 20, 2020
Good News: Reusing Your No-Sew Bags Saves Wild OttersWho else thought the North American river otters were otterly adorable? Our keepers and veterinarians provide these playful critters with the most extraordinary care. During the Facebook live, you likely learned that the…
News Blog, Posted April 24, 2019
Camp Zoofari Inspires 11 Year-old to Start Cell Phone Recycling Project in Africa, Saving Gorillas in the Wild!Hi, I am Ainsley Swiger, an 11 year old girl who currently lives in Angola, Africa. I moved here because of my Dad’s job when I was 8 years old. Living here has…
News Blog, Posted August 17, 2022
It’s Back to School Season at the Houston ZooClass is in session at the Houston Zoo! The Zoo’s dedicated animal care teams are fully focused on teaching the younger animals crucial husbandry behaviors. Learning these behaviors enables them to willingly participate…
News Blog, Posted January 21, 2025
A Visit from our Rwanda Partners, Drs. Deo and JessicaOn August 30, 2024, our newest exhibit, The Fondren Foundation Birds of the World, opened, inviting guests to explore the incredible diversity and beauty of bird species from around the globe. One of…
News Blog, Posted March 7, 2024
Our Spring Break Pro-TipsSpring break is here, and we have the 411 on what you need to know before your visit to the Zoo! March and April tickets are now available to reserve online, which means…
News Blog, Posted December 22, 2023
Our 2023 SuccessesHappy holidays from our herd to yours! We want to thank you for supporting the Zoo in 2023 and helping us save animals in the wild. View our top 10 successes from 2023…
News Blog, Posted August 18, 2023
A Recap of Zoo Crew’s Galápagos International Adventure ProgramWritten by: Adaline Thompson, Akhil Baker, Andres Bass, Ava Zhou, Callie Conkle, Dominica Bruni, Elena Ariston Montoya, Emily Scull, Emma Murray, Jordan Schrenk, Joshua Mazari, Lea Farah, Nico Ziegler, and Samuel Geetan This…
News Blog, Posted January 18, 2023
Houston Zoo Exceeds Centennial Campaign Fundraising Goal, Announces Opening Date of Galápagos Islands ExhibitThe Houston Zoo is pleased to announce that its “Keeping Our World Wild” centennial fundraising campaign efforts have exceeded the targeted goal of $150 million. This accomplishment is a testament to the generous…
