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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!

Houston Zoo Conservation Partners Win Whitley Fund for Nature Awards
May 20, 2025

Houston Zoo Conservation Partners Win Whitley Fund for Nature Awards

We’re thrilled to share that two of our longtime conservation partners, Dr. Farina Othman and Dr. Olivier Nsengimana were honored last week in London as award recipients by the Whitley Fund for Nature.…
Saving Endangered Species in Texas
May 16, 2025

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

Wild About Mom
A Wild Success
April 18, 2025

A Wild Success
Houston Zoo Names Lisa Peterson New President and CEO
April 2, 2025

Houston Zoo Names Lisa Peterson New President and CEO
Houston Zoo Staff and Volunteers Give a Whoop
March 26, 2025

Houston Zoo Staff and Volunteers Give a Whoop
Spring Break is Here! Are you Ready?
March 7, 2025

Spring Break is Here! Are you Ready?
International Women’s Day with our Conservation Partners
March 6, 2025

International Women’s Day with our Conservation Partners
Celebrating International Women’s Day
March 6, 2025

Celebrating International Women’s Day
A Spotlight on 10 Years of Impact
February 24, 2025

A Spotlight on 10 Years of Impact
Jaguar Cub Rojo Enjoys a Paw-some Valentine’s Day 
February 13, 2025

Jaguar Cub Rojo Enjoys a Paw-some Valentine’s Day 
Mourning the Loss of Beloved Orangutan Cheyenne
February 10, 2025

Mourning the Loss of Beloved Orangutan Cheyenne
A Farewell to the Carruth Natural Encounters Building
February 9, 2025

A Farewell to the Carruth Natural Encounters Building
Love is in the Air for our Humboldt Penguins
February 8, 2025

Love is in the Air for our Humboldt Penguins
Rescued, Rehabilitated & Back in the Wild
February 3, 2025

Rescued, Rehabilitated & Back in the Wild
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