The Houston Zoo has never had an escaped animal threaten visitors, but that doesn't mean staffers and volunteers aren't ...

While Texas can have some epic temperature swings and extreme weather, animals kept at zoos rely on humans to help them adapt ...

So far in 2025, a total of 102 cold-stunned turtles have been rescued, and rehabilitated by Houston Zoo with ongoing efforts ...

The sea turtles, ranging in size from 3 to 35 pounds, were released by the Zoo’s sea turtle team and TAMU Galveston’s Gulf ...

The new Houston Zoo exhibit "Jurassic Giants" will feature 60 new dinosaurs. (Courtesy Houston Zoo via Facebook) The Houston ...

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Rojo has been growing stronger and more independent, preparing for the moment when zoo visitors could finally catch a glimpse of him.

The Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals and it is the second most visited zoo in the U.S. Exhibits range from the African Forest, which features rhinos, zebras and giraffes, to the new ...

Twenty-five rehabilitated sea turtles, including 24 cold-stunned green sea turtles and one loggerhead, are swimming free again after receiving months of expert care. The Houston ...