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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Houston Zoo This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the powerful bonds between mothers and their young with a heartwarming look at some of the newest mother-baby duos. The bond between…
Read MoreKeeping with the spirit of #InternationalWomensDay, we are honored to be partnered with incredible women whose passion and expertise help make the Houston Zoo a leader in conservation. Read more about Valerie, María…
Read MoreWe’re celebrating International Women’s Day by shining a spotlight on three incredible women from our Conservation Education team. Their dedication to their roles enriches and inspires future generations to protect wildlife. Learn more…
Read MoreThe Houston Zoo has achieved an extraordinary feat, securing an unprecedented five Top Honors awards at the 2024 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sept. 14-19,…
Read MoreYour Houston Zoo will reopen to the public Saturday with limited operations following a five-day closure due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl. Just in time for 713 Day, the Zoo will offer…
Read MoreA Message from Our President & CEO Dear Friends of the Houston Zoo, We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well. We wanted to share an update on…
Read MoreWe’re heartbroken to share that our elderly North American porcupine has passed away from age-related health conditions. Ernie was born at Houston Zoo in September of 2007 to his parents Cody and Kendall. From…
Read MoreAdd a Zoo visit to your summer break plans! We’re open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:00 p.m. There’s always something new to see, including our growing…
Read MoreIt’s been 5 years since we launched the Keeping Our World Wild: Centennial Campaign with a goal to transform our campus with new exhibits. As part of this $150 million campaign, we designated…
Read MoreThe Houston Zoo is mourning the death of 11-year-old cougar Shasta. For several months, the Zoo’s veterinary team has been treating him for a progressive spinal disease which has rapidly deteriorated over the…
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