Oh my Gourd! Zoo Boo is Back!
Hey witches and wizards, it’s time to get your favorite costumes ready and get your spook on with Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding! We’ll have many fan favorites and new additions,…
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Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City!
Hey witches and wizards, it’s time to get your favorite costumes ready and get your spook on with Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding! We’ll have many fan favorites and new additions,…
Read MoreEven the largest lizard in the world requires special veterinary care! Recently, our 17-year-old Komodo dragon, Boga, received a routine wellness exam with our animal health team. As part of his exam, Boga was anesthetized for…
Read MoreOn Friday morning, the Houston Zoo said goodbye to 11-year-old jaguar, Tesoro, after he struggled to recover from a serious leg injury. Six weeks after surgery, Tesoro’s condition took a turn for the…
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreSummertime 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…
Read MoreIt’s everyone’s favorite time, Spring Break! The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:00 p.m. Here’s what you need to know to plan the BEST…
Read MoreCalling all ghouls and goblins! Get your favorite costumes ready and get your spook on with Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding! We’ll have many fan favorites and also new additions, including EXTENDED…
Read MoreYou’ve likely visited Houston Zoo as a child and again as an adult. BUT, we bet there are probably a few hidden gems you didn’t know about. From discounts to behind-the-scene animal experiences,…
Read MoreSpring break is here, and we have the 411 on what you need to know before your visit to the Zoo! March and April tickets are now available to reserve online, which means…
Read MoreWarning: Graphic image below. Recently one of our scaly residents, western gaboon viper (Bitis rhinoceros) “Cookie,” was taken to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists for a CT and ultrasound. Cookie had not eaten since…
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