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…
News Blog, Posted October 19, 2022
Fluffy New Flamingos Named After AstrosFlamingo Chicks Hatch at the Houston Zoo The Houston Zoo’s Chilean flamingo flock is expanding. This is the first time in six years the Zoo has successfully hatched flamingo eggs. The chicks have…
News Blog, Posted July 20, 2022
Meet Bird Keeper, IngridMeet Ingrid Pérez Torres, she’s one of our newer Bird zookeepers who joined the Zoo team earlier this year, right before the Zoo’s Centennial birthday bash. Read more about her! 1. When/where did…
News Blog, Posted June 20, 2022
Zoo Crew’s Support for Lights Out for WildlifeEvery year, millions of birds migrate through Texas during peak spring and fall migration periods. This year, we’ve partnered with Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) to join them in their Lights Out for Wildlife…
News Blog, Posted November 30, 2021
Training our Elephant YoungstersJust like the quality healthcare Legacy Community Health provides to its younger patients in the Houston community, our animal care teams provide extraordinary care to the animals at the Houston Zoo, including the…
News Blog, Posted March 30, 2021
Night at the Zoo: Power EditionAs a child, I remember always feeling a little bit of excitement if the power suddenly cut off. It meant something interesting was going on! Perhaps it was a heavy thunderstorm, or a…
News Blog, Posted May 9, 2016
High School Students Pledge to Save WildlifeThe students at Harmony Science Academy High School celebrated Earth Day in a big way this spring, and the Houston Zoo was proud to support their incredible efforts. French teacher and National Honor…
News Blog, Posted July 2, 2025
Rare and Remarkable New AdditionHouston Zoo Welcomes Endangered Eastern Bongo Calf It’s a boy! The Houston Zoo has welcomed an eastern bongo calf to its herd. Bongos are one of Africa’s most endangered antelope species with an…
News Blog, Posted February 13, 2025
Jaguar Cub Rojo Enjoys a Paw-some Valentine’s DayRojo means red, jaguars are cute, fall in love this Valentine’s Day at the Houston Zoo! The Zoo’s female jaguar, Vida, is celebrating love by sharing a rare glimpse of her cub, Rojo…
News Blog, Posted June 26, 2024
Phyllis Pietrucha-Mays Celebrates 40 Years at Houston ZooPhyllis Pietrucha-Mays, our Animal Nutrition manager recently celebrated a big milestone – 40 years at Houston Zoo! Get to know more about Phyllis in our Q&A with her below! 1. How did you…
News Blog, Posted May 14, 2024
Welcome Home, Chuck!Houston Zoo Welcomes New Bull Elephant The Houston Zoo’s Asian elephant herd has gained 9,500 lbs. as it welcomes its newest arrival, Chuck. Chuck was born July 15, 2008, at African Lion Safari…
News Blog, Posted May 9, 2024
From Our Herd to Yours: Happy Mother’s DayHouston Zoo Awaits Arrival of Baby Elephant The Houston Zoo elephant herd has an extra blessing this Mother’s Day as they patiently await a BIG delivery this year. Thirty-three-year-old Asian elephant Shanti is…
