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News from the Houston Zoo

News from the Houston Zoo keepers and staff about new animals, new construction and features as well as the many project we are working on to help save animals in the wild!

Tiny Tapir, Big Personality
August 8, 2025

Tiny Tapir, Big Personality

Meet Houston Zoo’s Newest Animal South America’s Pantanal at the Houston Zoo just got a whole lot cuter after welcoming a baby Baird’s tapir. A female calf was born overnight on July 23…
A Celebration of Inclusion
August 5, 2025

A Celebration of Inclusion
Extraordinary Animal Bonds
August 1, 2025

Extraordinary Animal Bonds
Celebrating 40 Years with Primates Keeper Ron
July 16, 2025

Celebrating 40 Years with Primates Keeper Ron
Rare and Remarkable New Addition
July 2, 2025

Rare and Remarkable New Addition
From Head to Tail: A Vet Exam with our Komodo Dragon
July 1, 2025

From Head to Tail: A Vet Exam with our Komodo Dragon
Cool Treats and Splashy Feats
June 18, 2025

Cool Treats and Splashy Feats
Thai Celebrates A Milestone Birthday
June 16, 2025

Thai Celebrates A Milestone Birthday
A New Chapter for the Houston Zoo: Joining Our Vibrant City
June 11, 2025

A New Chapter for the Houston Zoo: Joining Our Vibrant City
The Ultimate Summer Guide at Houston Zoo ☀️
June 10, 2025

The Ultimate Summer Guide at Houston Zoo ☀️
From Our Dad to Yours
June 10, 2025

From Our Dad to Yours
On the Mend and Making Progress
June 4, 2025

On the Mend and Making Progress
Houston Zoo Conservation Partners Win Whitley Fund for Nature Awards
May 20, 2025

Houston Zoo Conservation Partners Win Whitley Fund for Nature Awards
Saving Endangered Species in Texas
May 16, 2025

Saving Endangered Species in Texas
Wild About Mom
May 9, 2025

Wild About Mom
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