News Blog, Posted March 12, 2019
Record Breaking Number of Whooping Cranes Flock to Port Aransas, TexasJust a few weekends ago, Houston Zoo staff went to Port Aransas, Texas to celebrate an enormous wildlife victory – an increase in the world’s whooping crane population! In the 1940’s the whooping…
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 August 12, 2021
Green Oropendola Chicks Hatch at the ZooThe Houston Zoo has gathered one of the largest flocks of green oropendolas that has ever been assembled in North America, with 15 adult birds. As a result, three chicks have hatched over the past month. This is the first time the Houston Zoo…
News Blog, Posted May 15, 2020
Good News: We are Saving a Local Bird from ExtinctionIt’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay and earlier this morning, you met Amber, zookeeper and APC recovery program coordinator, and saw some of the amazing work we’re doing behind the scenes to restore the Attwater’s prairie chicken…
News Blog, Posted April 15, 2020
Good News: We Can Protect Birds in Our Own YardsWe hope you enjoyed visiting with our flamingo flock today! Our bird keepers and veterinarians provide those beautiful pink birds with the most extraordinary care. You likely learned that the flamingos at the…
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 May 13, 2019
You and the Zoo are Saving Wild Whooping Cranes!In less than two weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Houston Zoo’s new Kathrine G. McGovern’s Texas Wetlands habitat! As you embark on your first adventure through our new exhibit, you’ll…
News Blog, Posted August 13, 2018
Houston Zoo’s New Veterinary Clinic Provides Care for Rescued Sea TurtlesAlong the Gulf of Mexico, we all know summertime is actually spelled BEACH. Texans from all around flock to the sandy shores during the hottest months of the year in search of relaxation…
News Blog, Posted May 8, 2018
Zoo Raises Record Funds at Annual BallOn Saturday, May 5, Zoo Ball: An Evening in Borneo Presented by Phillips 66 rose vital funds for the Houston Zoo. At this year’s black-tie gala, more than 600 Houstonians celebrated the rhythm of the rainforest…
News Blog, Posted May 25, 2017
Bronze Sculpture Soars at the Houston ZooThis is the final piece of a three-part series on the history and current updates of the Houston Zoo Reflection Pool. On Wednesday, May 24, the Houston Zoo held a dedication ceremony to…
News Blog, Posted May 2, 2017
Houstonians Decked Out to Dive Under the Sea at Zoo Ball: An Aquatic AffairAs a cool breeze slipped into town, more than 450 of Houston’s finest gathered to celebrate the Houston Zoo at its annual black tie fete, raising more than a million dollars to support…
News Blog, Posted March 7, 2017
Houston Zoo Ambassadors Raise Funds for the ZooWritten by Brittany Mead Thank you to everyone who supported the Ambassadors Foodie Fête presented by Northern Trust! Raising more than $73,000 for the Houston Zoo’s animal care, education, and wildlife conservation efforts,…
News Blog, Posted November 11, 2016
It’s Just One Piece: Surfside Jetty Clean-up and Sea Turtle RescueThis blog post was written by Taylor Rhoades, Conservation Impact Intern at the Houston Zoo. It’s just one piece. Surely someone else will come along and pick it up, right? If it’s still…
