News Blog, Posted December 15, 2022
Congrats to our 2022 Zoo Crew Scholarship and Conservation Award RecipientsEvery year, the Houston Zoo Teen Programs honors several exceptional teens from our Zoo Crew program with a $2,000 scholarship. Recipients are chosen based on their dedication and outstanding performance in the Zoo…
News Blog, Posted September 27, 2022
Saving the Attwater’s Prairie Chicken in the WildSince 1994, the Houston Zoo has supported conservation efforts for the endangered Attwater’s prairie chicken (APC) by raising and releasing APCs in the wild. We have raised and released over 1,300 Attwater’s prairie…
News Blog, Posted September 21, 2022
Sea Turtle Release Times ThreeWe recently released a trio of loggerhead sea turtles back into the wild right before Labor Day weekend. It was a team effort with many Zoo staff assisting with the release in Galveston.…
News Blog, Posted July 19, 2022
Meet Dr. Debora YoguiBrazilian Wildlife Veterinarian Trains at the Zoo When you visit the Houston Zoo you can see giant anteaters in our South America’s Pantanal exhibit, but what you might not know is that by…
News Blog, Posted June 8, 2022
Who’s New at the Houston ZooGiraffe, Jaguar, Lemurs, Orangutan, and Duiker Make Debuts There are a few new faces to meet at the Houston Zoo this summer as several animals moved to Houston on breeding recommendations, and some…
News Blog, Posted July 27, 2020
More to Explore at the Houston Zoo!Starting today, July 27, the Houston Zoo begins its next reopening phase which includes several guest-favorite areas. In this phase, the Zoo will re-open indoor, air-conditioned buildings, an extension of Wortham World of…
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News Blog, Posted May 25, 2018
School Partner – Lyons ElementaryThe Houston Zoo is creating the next generation of saving wildlife heroes. One way we are achieving that goal is by forming lasting partnerships with school groups in and around the Houston area. …
News Blog, Posted December 22, 2023
Our 2023 SuccessesHappy holidays from our herd to yours! We want to thank you for supporting the Zoo in 2023 and helping us save animals in the wild. View our top 10 successes from 2023…
News Blog, Posted May 23, 2023
Remembering Peter RigerOn Sunday, our beloved Houston Zoo family member Peter Riger, VP for Conservation and Education, lost his year-long battle with cancer. When Peter joined Houston Zoo in 2004, we were just starting to…
News Blog, Posted April 6, 2023
Galápagos Islands at the Houston Zoo: First-of-its-Kind Exhibit DebutsHumboldt Penguins, California Sea Lions, Giant Tortoises Highlight the Importance of this Unique Archipelago The Houston Zoo is the first zoo in the world to build a major conservation-focused exhibit based on the…
News Blog, Posted March 16, 2023
Oh Sweet Baby PicklesOldest Houston Zoo Animal is a First-time Dad At 90 years young, Mr. Pickles is the oldest animal at the Houston Zoo and first-time father after three radiated tortoise eggs hatched. These little…
News Blog, Posted February 17, 2023
Welcome HomeHouston Zoo Cougar Cubs Make Public Debut Double the cougar spirit at the Houston Zoo! Five-month-old cougar cubs Shasta VII and Louie made their official public debut today from their temporary home across…
News Blog, Posted February 2, 2023
Houston Zoo Celebrates World Wetlands DayWhen it comes to biodiversity, you would be hard-pressed to find an ecosystem with more complexity than a wetland. From saltwater and freshwater marshes to peat bogs, prairie potholes and vernal pools, each…
News Blog, Posted January 18, 2023
Houston Zoo Exceeds Centennial Campaign Fundraising Goal, Announces Opening Date of Galápagos Islands ExhibitThe Houston Zoo is pleased to announce that its “Keeping Our World Wild” centennial fundraising campaign efforts have exceeded the targeted goal of $150 million. This accomplishment is a testament to the generous…
News Blog, Posted December 22, 2022
Our 2022 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…