"This space has provided countless memorable experiences for our guests and served as an important space for connecting ...

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Rojo has been bonding with his mother, Vida, growing stronger and more independent as he prepares for his public debut.

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Animals residing at the Houston Zoo were delighted - and a little perplexed - by a rare fall of snow. Video shared by the zoo showed a young Asian elephant named Teddy playing in his enclosure ...

The Houston Zoo is once again mourning the loss of one of its resident orangutans. On Sunday morning, the zoo's 52-year-old ...

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Cheyenne arrived at the Houston Zoo when she was 21 and quickly became a favorite among staff and visitors with her ...

The Houston Zoo shared wonderful photos of animals in the snowfall. From the lions and leopards to the flamingos and bald eagles, they seemed to enjoy exploring the snow. Cougars, like Lisa ...

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"It looked like a winter wonderland here, we don't ever see that in Houston," said Kevin Hodge, the zoo's vice president for animal programs, from his office equipped with a cot and overnight kit.

Cheyenne arrived at the Houston Zoo when she was 21 and quickly became a favorite among staff and visitors with her "intelligent and strong-willed" personality.