News Blog, Posted April 9, 2020
Good News: We are Protecting Wild Otters in AsiaDuring this week’s Facebook Live series, you were able to meet a few of the Zoo’s amazing animal care professionals and see some of the animals they care for, including Asian small-clawed otters.…
News Blog, Posted January 29, 2020
Member Morning at the Children’s ZooEvery month, the Houston Zoo hosts Member Morning on the first Saturday of the month and spotlights a specific section or animal. Members can come to the Zoo one hour before we open…
News Blog, Posted August 9, 2019
The Pride of Our Zoo — Big Cat Edition“Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures, from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope.” – Mufasa In…
News Blog, Posted October 8, 2018
Snakes Aren’t the EnemyThroughout much of human history, snakes have been among the most maligned and persecuted groups of animals. The unreasonable fear of snakes is quite prevalent in our society and myths and misconceptions abound…
News Blog, Posted July 27, 2017
Houston Zookeeper Crowned Golden KeeperOur very own Sara Riger, Naturally Wild Swap Shop naturalist, has won the Golden Keeper award by the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK). Sara was crowned champion after receiving the most “likes” from…
News Blog, Posted April 18, 2017
Saving Animals in the Wild at Hotel ArmadilloThe Houston Zoo hosted our Brazilian Conservation Research Associate, Gabriel Massocato, in Houston for the month of March. The Zoo has funded Gabriel’s work to save giant armadillos and giant anteaters in the…
News Blog, Posted November 4, 2016
Epic 12-hour Facebook LIVE Journey through ZooEvery four years, elephants and donkeys battle it out for power, and this year might be the most contentious clash in modern history. Election coverage has been relentless and this Tuesday will be…
News Blog, Posted October 18, 2016
Celebrate World Okapi Day with Us: What is an Okapi?Written by Mary Fields Happy World Okapi Day! So what is an okapi? Okapis are the only living relative of giraffes. Giraffes and okapis share several similar characteristics, including their tongue and ossicones!…
News Blog, Posted July 28, 2016
Year of the Monkey: Golden Lion TamarinsBy Abby Varela Last month you were introduced to the golden-headed lion tamarins. Did you know there were three other kinds? There’s the black-faced lion tamarin which has a black head and an…
News Blog, Posted July 14, 2016
9 Sea Turtles Visit the Houston Zoo for Medical CareOver the past 2 days, our conservation partners at NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)-Galveston brought 9 sea turtles to the Zoo’s vet clinic to receive medical care. 2 of the 9 sea…
News Blog, Posted July 13, 2016
Yellowstone Family Adventure with the Houston ZooThe Houston Zoo just returned from leading our annual Yellowstone Family Adventure program, in partnership with Teton Science Schools. This program, started in 2015, is an opportunity for families to experience wildlife together and…
News Blog, Posted May 19, 2016
Shark conservationist receives education training at the Houston ZooShark conservationist, Alerick Pacay, Program Coordinator at Fundación Mundo Azul, a non-profit conservation organization, based in Guatemala, received conservation and education training at the Houston Zoo. Alerick had participated in a video…
News Blog, Posted May 9, 2016
High School Students Pledge to Save WildlifeThe students at Harmony Science Academy High School celebrated Earth Day in a big way this spring, and the Houston Zoo was proud to support their incredible efforts. French teacher and National Honor…
News Blog, Posted March 4, 2016
Crab Trap Cleanup Removes More Than 250 Abandoned TrapsThe Houston Zoo is grateful to partner with the Galveston Bay Foundation on our annual Crab Trap Cleanup to protect wildlife every year at Fort Anahuac Park, and this year was no…