A rendering shows an expanded white rhinoceros habitat at the Houston Zoo, with new shade structures and closer viewing areas ...

HOUSTON, Texas (WPVI) -- The Houston Zoo was forced to evacuate its chimpanzee habitat Monday morning after one of the animals smashed an interior panel of glass. KTRK-TV reports, zookeepers rushed to ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Beat the summer heat and enjoy the zoo in the evening. The Houston Zoo is extending its weekend hours for visitors to enjoy exhibits in cooler weather. Beginning June 14, the ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Zoo is back online after a shocking site crash on Wednesday when ticket sales went live for the first time since the shutdown began. Tickets will go on sale for a ...

The Houston Zoo has a new resident with distinct features. Ponyo recently made her public debut in an Instagram post, which touted her status as the first amphiuma to find residence at the zoo. The ...

The Houston Zoo celebrated by highlighting the unique bonds between some of its animal residents, from elephants to eagles. At the McNair Asian elephant bull yard, a surprising friendship has ...

HOUSTON — In celebration of 713 Day, the Houston Zoo is offering visitors a chance to explore the Zoo for just $7.13 on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13. This special weekend admission reflects ...

Holiday lights have become a Houston winter tradition, drawing families across the city each year. The lineup includes Zoo Lights, Galaxy Lights, Radiant Nature, drive-thru shows and large-scale ...

Man shot in the leg after an altercation in a parking lot near North Freeway and Crosstimbers; hospitalized in non‑critical condition. HPD seeks tips. General. By submitting an entry to the Houston ...

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 ...

One tourism sector that's growing rapidly is wildlife tourism, whereby tourists visit destinations for experiences involving local wildlife and conservation. That usually goes hand-in-hand with more ...

At 5 a.m., six keepers file into the Houston Zoo's commissary kitchen and spend the next five hours chopping produce, portioning meat and weighing hay. By the time the rest of the zoo staff arrives, ...