News Blog, Posted May 28, 2022
Mourning the Sudden Loss of Red Panda Li MingLi Ming, the Houston Zoo’s 14-year-old female red panda, died Friday morning after animal care professionals found her unresponsive in her habitat. Li Ming did not display any signs of a serious medical…
News Blog, Posted April 18, 2022
5 Ways to Celebrate Earth DayAs we countdown to Earth Day this Friday, April 22, we’re sharing five easy ways you can make a positive impact and help the environment and wildlife. 1. Turn the Lights Out Each…
News Blog, Posted December 22, 2021
2021 Zoo SuccessesHappy holidays from our herd to yours! Thank you for supporting the Zoo throughout the year and helping us save animals in the wild. Below are some of our successes we’d like to…
News Blog, Posted November 17, 2021
Houston Zoo Receives Global Recognition at Annual ConferenceZoo Honored with Awards in Exhibit Design and Conservation Today, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) publicly announced that it recognized the Houston Zoo with two Top Honors during the 2021 AZA…
News Blog, Posted October 20, 2021
Stan Mays Celebrates 40 Years at the Houston Zoo40 years ago, today, our curator of herpetology and entomology, Stan Mays, began his first day at the Houston Zoo. It was a pretty easy decision when it came time for Stan to…
News Blog, Posted September 15, 2021
Extraordinary Measures: A Ring-tailed TaleSeptember 22 Update During an evaluation last week, the Zoo’s medical team found that Cleo wasn’t gaining quite as much weight as they had hoped with the supplemental feedings, and that mom Cairrean…
News Blog, Posted August 31, 2021
Ocelot Cub Wasabi Passes AwayOcelot cub Wasabi passed away early Saturday morning after an apparent fall from the top of the exhibit. After a close examination by the veterinary team, they believe this was an instantaneous…
News Blog, Posted August 20, 2021
Houston Zoo Helps Local School Choose New Mascot to Support Saving Wildlife!Located along the banks of Buffalo Bayou, The Fay School, an independent school, has served as an exceptional learning environment for elementary education for 30 years. The Fay School focuses on hands-on, experiential…
News Blog, Posted August 12, 2021
Green Oropendola Chicks Hatch at the ZooThe Houston Zoo has gathered one of the largest flocks of green oropendolas that has ever been assembled in North America, with 15 adult birds. As a result, three chicks have hatched over the past month. This is the first time the Houston Zoo…
News Blog, Posted July 19, 2021
Houston Zoo’s Elderly Male Cheetah DiesKito, a 13-year-old cheetah at the Houston Zoo, was humanely euthanized Monday morning after battling chronic arthritis and kidney disease. Neither of these conditions can be cured and are not uncommon in geriatric…
News Blog, Posted July 16, 2021
Houston Zoo Teens Work to Save SnakesOn World Snake Day, the Houston Zoo is celebrating snakes of all kinds and working to dispel the myths of this feared reptile. All summer long, teens at the Houston Zoo are spearheading…
News Blog, Posted June 17, 2021
Father’s Day From AfarHouston Zoo Announces Elephant Artificial Insemination Success Story On March 10, 2021, the Houston Zoo welcomed Asian elephant Winnie to the herd. Winnie’s birth brought several firsts for the Zoo. She is the…
News Blog, Posted April 21, 2021
Celebrating Administrative Professionals’ DayHappy Administrative Professionals’ Day! We’re spotlighting a few of the administrative assistants who support the Houston Zoo. Get to know a little more about them below! Veterinary Clinic Our onsite veterinary clinic wouldn’t…
News Blog, Posted March 5, 2021
A Recap from the Winter Storm Ride-Out CrewAs Winter Storm Uri approached Houston, the Zoo’s leadership team made the decision to close the Zoo. On Sunday, Feb. 14, more than 60 employees left their homes to be a part of…
News Blog, Posted February 10, 2021
More Elephants to Love at the Houston ZooThe Houston Zoo is making a loveable announcement just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Zoo is expecting two HUGE deliveries this spring – baby elephants. Mother and daughter Asian elephants, Tess and…
News Blog, Posted December 9, 2020
Holiday Actions that Help Save Animals in the WildCalling all last-minute shoppers and decorators! We have some tips and tricks on how your actions this holiday season can help save animals in the wild. Holiday Decorations Still need to put up…
