Flamingo Flock on a Walk
On the Move How do you relocate a flamingo flock? With a lot of help! Approximately 70 people including roughly 20 volunteers, the entire Birds department, members of the primate and education teams…
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Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City!
On the Move How do you relocate a flamingo flock? With a lot of help! Approximately 70 people including roughly 20 volunteers, the entire Birds department, members of the primate and education teams…
Read MoreHouston Zoo Cougar Cubs Make Public Debut Double the cougar spirit at the Houston Zoo! Five-month-old cougar cubs Shasta VII and Louie made their official public debut today from their temporary home across…
Read MoreIt’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a bird on a plane! Wait, I thought penguins couldn’t fly? You’re right, they can’t! However, earlier this month, two Humboldt penguins took to the friendly…
Read MoreSpringtime is almost here! March and April tickets are now available to reserve online, which means it’s time to make your Spring Break plans. We’re staying open an hour later from March 11-19! Our…
Read MoreLove at the Houston Zoo There’s someone for everyone this Valentine’s Day at the Houston Zoo! From young love to forever love to sibling love there are many bonds among animals at the…
Read MoreWhen it comes to biodiversity, you would be hard-pressed to find an ecosystem with more complexity than a wetland. From saltwater and freshwater marshes to peat bogs, prairie potholes and vernal pools, each…
Read MoreThe Houston Zoo is pleased to announce that its “Keeping Our World Wild” centennial fundraising campaign efforts have exceeded the targeted goal of $150 million. This accomplishment is a testament to the generous…
Read MoreAs the world’s largest land mammal, the elephant is one of Earth’s most treasured animals. Here at the Houston Zoo, we have the second oldest bull Asian elephant in the U.S., Thailand “Thai,”…
Read MoreHappy holidays from our herd to yours! Thank you for supporting the Zoo throughout the year and helping us save animals in the wild. Below are some of our successes we’d like to…
Read MoreHouston Zoo Mourns the Death of Beloved Rudi Valentino It is with great sadness that the Houston Zoo announces the passing of Rudi Valentino, North America’s oldest male orangutan. Rudi passed away on…
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