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…
News Blog, Posted June 6, 2020
Water: The Science Beneath the SurfaceWater Quality? What the heck does that department do, anyway? From aquatic life support systems to chemistry to ecology, this blog series offers a closer look into the Zoo’s most mysterious department… Hello,…
News Blog, Posted May 21, 2020
Good News: We Are Protecting Peter Rabbit’s Cousins in the WildIf you tuned in to today’s Facebook Live, you got to spend some quality time with the adorable Peter Rabbit and our amazing animal care team. That team is working around the clock…
News Blog, Posted May 13, 2020
Oh, Boy! Baby Elephant Born at the Houston ZooEmergency Surgery Saves Calf’s Life On Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 a.m., 29-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a 326-pound male calf after a short labor. Immediately following his birth, the elephant…
News Blog, Posted May 13, 2020
Good News: We Love Turtles and are Protecting Them in the WildThe Houston Zoo has a wide diversity of turtles from around the world, and we’re working hard to ensure turtles are protected in the wild. To do that, we rely on a few…
News Blog, Posted May 7, 2020
Good News: The Houston Zoo Helped Plant 30,000 Trees for Wild ElephantsThe Asian elephants at the Houston Zoo are hard to miss. Their location in the Zoo, their size, how they interact with their young – it all helps to make these incredible animals…
News Blog, Posted May 6, 2020
Good News: We’re Eating Ocean-Friendly Seafood to Protect Wildlife!Earlier today, you saw a few of our unusual fish species in Natural Encounters that call the water home. From rivers to lakes, and beyond to the ocean, the Houston Zoo has an…
News Blog, Posted May 5, 2020
Good News: The Swap Shop Can Help You Save WildlifeWe hope you enjoyed taking a trip through the Zoo’s Swap Shop and meeting some of our Ambassador Animals on today’s Facebook Live! The Zoo is home to over 6,000 permanent residents (our…
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…
