Zoo officials say the 23‑year‑old western lowland gorilla showed sudden signs of illness last week and received intensive ...

A newborn baby okapi will make its first appearance this weekend at the Houston Zoo's first Dia de los Muertos celebration.

In a press release, the Texas zoo said that it is "honoring life and legacy" with a double celebration, which will take place ...

The Houston Zoo says goodbye to Charlie, a 53-year-old chimpanzee remembered for his gentle nature, playful “old-man” spirit, ...

Charlie came to the Houston Zoo on June 14, 2010. The date was a meaningful one as it coincided with the 50th anniversary of ...

The zoo's Humboldt penguins moved out of their habitat after officials noticed them "interacting with materials" that could harm them if ingested, according to a Facebook post by the zoo. Staff plans ...

The Día de los Muertos celebration marks the zoo's first time hosting the traditional Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ...

The Houston Zoo's naming contest for its new baby boat-billed heron closes Wednesday. The four options, which people can vote on at houstonzoo.org, are Keelie, Lorelei, Minnow and Sailor. Born in ...