Jackie Reyna - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/jackie-reyna/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:00:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Jackie Reyna - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/jackie-reyna/ 32 32 103504436 Oh my Gourd! Zoo Boo is Back! https://houstonnewmedia.org/oh-my-gourd-zoo-boo-is-back/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oh-my-gourd-zoo-boo-is-back Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=106043 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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]]> 1034330 From Head to Tail: A Vet Exam with our Komodo Dragon https://houstonnewmedia.org/from-head-to-tail-a-vet-exam-with-our-komodo-dragon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-head-to-tail-a-vet-exam-with-our-komodo-dragon Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:29:29 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=105431 Even 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…

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]]> 979226 Houston Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Jaguar, Tesoro https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-zoo-mourns-the-loss-of-beloved-jaguar-tesoro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-zoo-mourns-the-loss-of-beloved-jaguar-tesoro Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:55:36 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=105471 On 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…

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]]> 976729 Thai Celebrates A Milestone Birthday https://houstonnewmedia.org/thai-celebrates-a-milestone-birthday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thai-celebrates-a-milestone-birthday Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:00:29 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=105325 This 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…

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]]> 969814 The Ultimate Summer Guide at Houston Zoo ☀️ https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-ultimate-summer-guide-at-houston-zoo-%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-summer-guide-at-houston-zoo-%25e2%2598%2580%25ef%25b8%258f Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:56:18 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=105081 Summertime 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…

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]]> 966424 Spring Break is Here! Are you Ready? https://houstonnewmedia.org/spring-break-is-here-are-you-ready/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-break-is-here-are-you-ready Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:00:50 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=104059 It’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…

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]]> 915095 Let the Spook-tivities Begin at Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding https://houstonnewmedia.org/let-the-spook-tivities-begin-at-zoo-boo-presented-by-king-spalding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=let-the-spook-tivities-begin-at-zoo-boo-presented-by-king-spalding Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=102090 Calling 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…

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]]> 826144 What you didn’t know you needed to know https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-you-didnt-know-you-needed-to-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-you-didnt-know-you-needed-to-know Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:47:13 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=100456 You’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,…

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]]> 750500 Our Spring Break Pro-Tips https://houstonnewmedia.org/our-spring-break-pro-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=our-spring-break-pro-tips Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:30:09 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=100157 Spring 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…

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]]> 735022 Western Gaboon Viper Named Cookie Receives Extraordinary Medical Care https://houstonnewmedia.org/western-gaboon-viper-named-cookie-receives-extraordinary-medical-care/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=western-gaboon-viper-named-cookie-receives-extraordinary-medical-care Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:00:51 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=99959 Warning: 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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]]> 728155 Plan Your TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights Visit https://houstonnewmedia.org/plan-your-txu-energy-presents-zoo-lights-visit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plan-your-txu-energy-presents-zoo-lights-visit Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:55:32 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=98821 Everyone’s favorite holiday season is finally here, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights! Enjoy our holiday lights experience from November 17, 2023 until January 7, 2024. The Zoo Lights season hours are 5:30-10:30 p.m.,…

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]]> 690435 Celebrating our Vet techs https://houstonnewmedia.org/celebrating-our-vet-techs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-our-vet-techs Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:00:13 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=98340 With Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week in effect, we wanted to highlight our INCREDIBLE team here at the Zoo. Learn more about the people behind the scenes who care for our animals in a…

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]]> 678669 What’s that on the sea lion’s belly? https://houstonnewmedia.org/whats-that-on-the-sea-lions-belly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-that-on-the-sea-lions-belly Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:12:52 +0000 https://www.houstonzoo.org/?p=97252 When you visit the delightful California sea lions at the Galápagos Islands exhibit in the Houston Zoo, you may notice some bite marks on two of our female sea lions, Calypso and Ariel.…

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