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!
News Blog, Posted January 21, 2016
Houston Zoo Chief Veterinarian Helps Restore Giant Tortoise Population in GalapagosWritten by Dr. Joe Flanagan, Chief Veterinarian at the Houston Zoo The Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative is a long-term plan to restore giant tortoises in Galapagos to their original populations and densities. In…
The McNair Asian Elephant Habitat is a fun, naturalistic place for the Zoo’s eight elephants to live and enjoy. Watch the elephants splash around in their enormous pools, or walk over and take a peek inside the barn for the female and young elephants, where you can get a close-up view during their daily baths.
News Blog, Posted April 24, 2018
Principle Goes to the ZooA peek behind the scenes from the creative firm chosen to redefine the Houston Zoo’s new identity. Contributed by Principle As lifelong patrons and admirers of the Houston Zoo, our team at Principle…
News Blog, Posted August 2, 2023
Happy Asian Elephant Awareness Month!Celebrate Asian Elephant Awareness Month with us this August! Since 2020, the month of August has been dedicated to raising awareness about the threats facing Asian elephants in the wild and celebrate this…
News Blog, Posted September 1, 2023
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Tally Receives Clean Bill of Health From Houston Zoo ExpertsIn an extraordinary tale of resilience, Tally, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, is nearing the end of her years long journey home to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. On Thursday,…
News Blog, Posted August 20, 2022
Five Under Five – Meet our Youngest Asian ElephantsIn 2019, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)’s SAFE program announced that August would become Asian Elephant Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the threats facing Asian elephants in the…
News Blog, Posted May 6, 2021
Registrar Confidential – The Digital Keepers You Need to KnowWe are zoo registrars. Cue the blank stares and simple nods of appreciation while secretly thinking, “I have no idea what that is.” Registrars provide oversight for animal record-keeping protocols, records management, animal…
News Blog, Posted December 22, 2020
Night at the ZooWe’re highlighting a new blog series with our night team called Night at the Zoo! Check out the first blog in our series below. It’s the end of the day at the Houston…
News Blog, Posted April 10, 2023
Five Animal Habitats to See in the Galápagos Islands ExhibitOur brand-new exhibit, Galápagos Islands, is sure to become your favorite spot when you visit the Houston Zoo! As we approach the warmer months, our exhibit will be a great place to stay…
News Blog, Posted June 16, 2022
Meet Our Sea Turtle StaffMeet Cody and Andy, they’re our two zookeepers who help rescue and rehabilitate injured or stranded sea turtles found along the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about each of them below and the…
News Blog, Posted March 28, 2017
Water: The Science Beneath the SurfaceThis post written by Mike Fannin, Manager, Life Support Systems Life Support Systems?! What the heck does that department do? From filtration to chemistry, this blog series is a behind the scenes look into…
News Blog, Posted May 22, 2024
Meet Dr. Ali, our Kenyan Wildlife-Saving PartnerThis month, one of our wildlife-saving conservation partners, Dr. Abdullahi Ali, visited us from Kenya. He is the founder of both the Hirola Conservation Program and Somali Giraffe Project. Read more below about…
