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News Blog, Posted April 16, 2018

Spring has finally sprung here in Texas, and Texans much like the rest of the animal kingdom are emerging from their winter hideouts to embrace the sunshine. For many, clear skies and warm…

News Blog, Posted December 16, 2017

If you live in the Houston/Galveston area, chances are you have either made a trip to the coast to go fishing, or have friends and family that do. Here at the zoo, many…

News Blog, Posted August 23, 2017

What is Augmented Reality Sand? To describe it in one word – Awesome. In fact, if you come into the Swap Shop and we aren’t at the desk, check to see if we…

News Blog, Posted May 24, 2016

Our recent rain barrel workshop, held in partnership with the Galveston Bay Foundation, went off without a hitch! Participants learned how rain barrels can alleviate storm water runoff, reduce water consumption, and even went…

News Blog, Posted May 10, 2016

Save water, save money, and save wildlife at the Houston Zoo on May 21st! The Zoo is partnering with the Galveston Bay Foundation to hold a rain barrel workshop from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at…

News Blog, Posted August 24, 2023

The one with the the new animals New season, new beginnings! As teachers and students gear up to see new faces this school year, animals at the Houston Zoo are also making new…

News Blog, Posted December 23, 2024

Thank you for supporting your Houston Zoo in 2024! Every time you visit, you help support animals here at the Zoo and in the wild. As we close out the year and move…

News Blog, Posted December 18, 2024

On Monday morning, the Houston Zoo said goodbye to 44-year-old orangutan, Kelly, after she had been ill for several weeks. Kelly’s condition progressed to the point where medication could no longer provide enough…

News Blog, Posted August 26, 2024

Since August is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, we wanted to take a moment to give an update on our newest Houston Zoo elephant, Chuck! It’s been a little over three months since our…

News Blog, Posted July 31, 2024

Houston Zoo Animals Beat the Houston Heat With temperatures soaring in the heart of Texas, Houston Zoo’s dedicated animal care teams are ensuring its animals are staying cool and comfortable this summer season.…

News Blog, Posted July 9, 2024

A Message from Our President & CEO Dear Friends of the Houston Zoo,  We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well. We wanted to share an update on…

News Blog, Posted June 26, 2024

Phyllis Pietrucha-Mays, our Animal Nutrition manager recently celebrated a big milestone – 40 years at Houston Zoo! Get to know more about Phyllis in our Q&A with her below! 1. How did you…

News Blog, Posted June 17, 2024

Last week, we said goodbye to our elderly western lowland gorilla, Binti. We made the difficult decision to euthanize the 49-year-old due to her declining quality of life. Thank you to her keepers…

News Blog, Posted February 12, 2024

If you’ve visited the Bug House before, you may have spotted our Peruvian jumping sticks, which are actually stick-like grasshoppers. Recently, one of our female Peruvian jumping sticks went through molting (typically this…

News Blog, Posted February 2, 2024

Looking out over the Kathrine G. McGovern Texas Wetlands exhibit at Houston Zoo, you can’t help noticing the complex system of wildlife fluttering overhead and bubbling at your feet. Minnows darting just beneath…

News Blog, Posted November 9, 2023