A vaccine created by the Houston Zoo and Baylor College of Medicine to combat a deadly elephant virus has proven to be ...

The Cincinnati Zoo reported that two young males, Sanjay and Kabir, who were vaccinated in 2024 and later tested positive for ...

Looking for the best things to do in Houston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your ...

A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Smaug, the Houston Zoo's 17-year-old Komodo dragon was euthanized on Tuesday. The zoo says the decision was made after scans showed a severe lumbar spinal cord compression. The ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of Charlie, a cherished chimpanzee who spent more than a decade captivating visitors and forming deep bonds with his care team. Charlie was 53 years old.

HOUSTON, Texas (WPVI) -- The Houston Zoo was forced to evacuate its chimpanzee habitat Monday morning after one of the animals smashed an interior panel of glass. KTRK-TV reports, zookeepers rushed to ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Panda's are red. Ring Angelfish are blue. People enjoy Valentine's Day, and so did animals at the Houston Zoo. The Houston zoo was filled with love at their 'Will Zoo Be Mine?' ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- Thailand, a male Asian elephant, is one of the Houston Zoo's oldest residents. This summer, he celebrated a milestone birthday - he turned 60 years old! "He's a very significant part ...