News Blog, Posted May 4, 2020
Good News: Our Wildlife Partners Protect Domestic Animals, Too!On this morning’s Facebook Live, you may have been hoping to see the famous Texas Longhorn, but in fact, were greeted by Ankole cattle! Although they look similar, the Ankole cattle is a…
News Blog, Posted May 1, 2020
Good News: Our Staff are All Saving WildlifeAll of the Zoo’s amazing employees are integral in our mission of connecting communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. Earlier today, you met Boga, our Komodo dragon and Herpetology Supervisor Judith.…
News Blog, Posted April 30, 2020
Good News: Texas Schools are Helping us Save Lions in the WildIf you caught today’s Facebook Live with our lion pride, Hasani, Uzima, Nimue, and Mattie, you were able to hear a little bit about their personality and what it takes to give them…
News Blog, Posted April 22, 2020
Good News: Help Save Animals’ Homes from the Comfort of Your HomeEarlier today you met Zookeeper Cheka and our orangutans, Rudi and Kelly. During today’s livestream, you likely learned that a number of animals that call the Houston Zoo home need trees to survive.…
News Blog, Posted April 21, 2020
Good News: Texas Wetlands Welcomes Local Wild Animals and So Can YouWe hope you had a chance to (virtually) experience our newest exhibit earlier today, the Kathrine G. McGovern Texas Wetlands. You likely heard about (or even saw) the local animals that started to…
News Blog, Posted April 17, 2020
Good News: Saving Snakes Helps UsEarlier today, you got to spend time with our snake-saving specialists at the Zoo. They help our guests understand how important snakes are and how they help with pest control here in Texas.…
News Blog, Posted April 14, 2020
Good News: We’re Saving Wild PelicansOn today’s livestream, you were able to go meet Heather, one of the Zoo’s incredible Children’s Zookeepers, and see our brown pelicans, ruddy ducks, and laughing gull up close. Our keepers and veterinarians…
News Blog, Posted April 13, 2020
Good News: We are Protecting Wild OkapiEarlier today, we took you on an up-close encounter with Zookeepers Jessica and Kendall, and our okapis, Kwame and Sukari. Our keepers and veterinarians watch over Kwame and the others closely, providing the…
News Blog, Posted February 25, 2020
Conservation Corner: Houston Toad Breeding SeasonEach year, February marks the start of the Houston Toad breeding season. If you were to walk by the toad building during the evening you would hear the very loud chorus of trills…
News Blog, Posted February 12, 2020
Houston Zoo Generates $240 Million in Impact for the Houston EconomyA recent study conducted by nationally recognized economist John J. Antel, Ph.D. at The University of Houston Hobby School of Public Policy reports that the combined effect of the Houston Zoo’s operating and capital…
News Blog, Posted December 20, 2018
Welcome to Your New Zoo WebsiteThe Houston Zoo has a new website! We hope you enjoy this enhanced digital experience as you discover more about our animals and how we help save them in the wild. This completely…
News Blog, Posted October 8, 2018
Snakes Aren’t the EnemyThroughout much of human history, snakes have been among the most maligned and persecuted groups of animals. The unreasonable fear of snakes is quite prevalent in our society and myths and misconceptions abound…
News Blog, Posted May 24, 2018
Zoo Crew Teen Reflects on Saving Wildlife ExperienceThis blog was written by Skyler Nix, a Zoo Crew member who participated in one of the Zoo’s Adventure Programs. Through these programs, teens explore natural areas in Texas and participate in outdoor…
News Blog, Posted May 16, 2018
The Art of Plastic Reduction to Save Wildlife at Carnegie Vanguard High SchoolThis blog was co-authored by Cason Hancock, a senior at Carnegie Vanguard High School. In recent months, reports on the harmful effects of single-use plastics for both humans and wildlife have gone viral…
News Blog, Posted January 4, 2018
Searching for Reptiles and Amphibians in India: Day 6This blog was written by Chris Bednarski, a member of the Houston Zoo’s Herpetology Department. Chris received a Staff Conservation Fund grant from his coworkers at the Houston Zoo to carry out a…
News Blog, Posted January 2, 2018
Zoo Crew Alumna Reflects on ExperiencesWritten by Maya Kanani Five years ago, I first stepped foot into the Brown Education Center at the Houston Zoo. I had visited the zoo as a child, but never been inside that…
