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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!

Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week
October 16, 2025

Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week

We’re celebrating our incredible veterinary technicians this week for National Veterinary Technician Week! A day in the life of a Zoo vet tech is never the same. They start the day with morning…
Oh my Gourd! Zoo Boo is Back!
September 26, 2025

Oh my Gourd! Zoo Boo is Back!
Who’s New at the Houston Zoo
September 19, 2025

Who’s New at the Houston Zoo
Recapping our Summer Conservation Intern Program
September 18, 2025

Recapping our Summer Conservation Intern Program
Remembering Red Panda, Také
August 14, 2025

Remembering Red Panda, Také
Tiny Tapir, Big Personality
August 8, 2025

Tiny Tapir, Big Personality
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
Houston Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Jaguar, Tesoro
June 27, 2025

Houston Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Jaguar, Tesoro
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 ☀️
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