The zoo said next month's closure is due to the building's aging infrastructure no longer meeting the needs of housed animals.

A longtime Houston Zoo exhibit with over 60 years of service will close following spring break, officials announced.

An Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo finally gave birth to her baby on Friday after 19 hours of labor. The elephant Shanti, 34, gave birth to a 314-pound female baby named Kirby at 3 p.m ...

Catherine Parker Situated in Hermann Park and the Museum District, near the Houston Zoo, the Museum of Fine ... which is why this attraction is such a popular thing to do in Houston.

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished residents, Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan who died unexpectedly on Sunday morning. Zoo officials said Cheyenne ...

Orangutans can live around 35-40 years in the wild, while the oldest orangutan to live in captivity died at age 62, according ...

so did some of the animals at the Houston Zoo. While some of the animals elected to stay warm inside enclosures at the zoo, others ventured out into the snow, leading to some unexpected photo ...

The Houston Zoo had to say goodbye to the oldest orangutan at the facility after she died unexpectedly. Cheyenne, who was 52 years old, had an emergency veterinary examination Sunday morning after ...

The Houston Zoo's cougars stepped out of their heated barns to explore the wintery weather, as did the Amur leopard named Lisa and the zoo's pair of bald eagles. Native to North America ...

An integral member of the Houston Zoo family for nearly three decades, Cheyenne first arrived at the zoo at the age of 21 and quickly captured the hearts of staff and visitors. "Cheyenne was a ...

HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Houston Zoo is celebrating love this Valentine’s season with its newest star—Rojo, a three-month-old jaguar cub gaining strength and confidence behind the scenes.

HOUSTON — Love is in the air at the Houston Zoo, and the latest heartthrob isn’t your typical Valentine — he’s got paws, spots and a playful spirit. Meet Rojo, a 3-month-old jaguar cub who ...