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News Blog, Posted January 13, 2016
Helping Wildlife…With Paint!

Paint and Wildlife The Houston Zoo cares about animals in the wild, and is taking steps to ensure that everything we do on Zoo grounds is done with wild animals in mind. A simple effort…

News Blog, Posted August 10, 2026
In the Field: Celebrating World Armadillo Day in Brazil

This World Armadillo Day, I want to take you with me to Brazil, where I have the privilege of working every day to understand better and protect one of the most fascinating animals…

News Blog, Posted July 31, 2026
Junior Zookeeping and Enrichment

Animals and people are very similar: most of them enjoy food, entertainment, and being able to trust. All of these are provided for our residents at the Houston Zoo by our zookeepers—both the…

News Blog, Posted June 25, 2026
Saving Summer Wildlife: Meet Genoveve the Ocelot

Ocelots can be found throughout the Americas and are the most imperiled wild cats in Texas, with only 100 left in the wild. This decline is due to deforestation, habitat destruction and fragmentation,…

News Blog, Posted August 1, 2025
Extraordinary Animal Bonds

Houston Zoo Celebrates International Day of Friendship This International Day of Friendship, Houston Zoo is highlighting some of its inspiring animal friendships. From the African forest to the McNair Asian elephant bull yard,…

News Blog, Posted June 16, 2025
Thai Celebrates A Milestone Birthday

This year, one of the Houston Zoo’s oldest residents, male Asian elephant Thailand, is having a milestone birthday! Today, Thai turns 60 years old and we celebrated all weekend long. Thailand first came…

News Blog, Posted June 10, 2025
The Ultimate Summer Guide at Houston Zoo ☀️

Summertime is in full effect! With the kiddos being on summer break, the Zoo is the perfect place to visit the Zoo and see how our animals cool off. Keep reading to learn…

News Blog, Posted June 4, 2025
On the Mend and Making Progress

Jaguar Tesoro Resting and Recovering After Surgery Houston Zoo is cheering on its 11-year-old male jaguar, Tesoro, as he begins his long road to recovery after sustaining a serious leg injury. Tesoro fractured…

News Blog, Posted January 21, 2025
A Visit from our Rwanda Partners, Drs. Deo and Jessica

On August 30, 2024, our newest exhibit, The Fondren Foundation Birds of the World, opened, inviting guests to explore the incredible diversity and beauty of bird species from around the globe. One of…

News Blog, Posted August 26, 2024
An Update on Asian Elephant Chuck

Since August is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, we wanted to take a moment to give an update on our newest Houston Zoo elephant, Chuck! It’s been a little over three months since our…

News Blog, Posted July 9, 2024
How the Houston Zoo Weathered Hurricane Beryl

A Message from Our President & CEO Dear Friends of the Houston Zoo,  We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well. We wanted to share an update on…

News Blog, Posted June 18, 2024
Houston Zoo Elephant Receives First Ever mRNA EEHV Vaccine

Tess, a 40-year-old Asian elephant at Houston Zoo, has been given the first-ever dose of an mRNA vaccine created by virologists at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to prevent the deadly elephant endotheliotropic…

News Blog, Posted August 24, 2023
New Zoo Friends are Ready for Back-to-School Season

The one with the the new animals New season, new beginnings! As teachers and students gear up to see new faces this school year, animals at the Houston Zoo are also making new…

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