Remembering Pygmy Hippo Silas
We’re sad to share that our pygmy hippo Silas died Monday after his heart gave out following a short illness. Over the previous few days, Silas was lethargic and had a lack of…
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Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City!
We’re sad to share that our pygmy hippo Silas died Monday after his heart gave out following a short illness. Over the previous few days, Silas was lethargic and had a lack of…
Read MoreHouston Zoo Animals Enjoy Fall Fun ‘Tis the season for autumn leaves and pumpkins please! All month during Zoo Boo, and throughout the fall, guests can see animals enjoying some of their fall-favorite…
Read MoreSince 2007, the Houston Zoo has been working hard to make sure the Houston toad doesn’t disappear from Texas forever. About 600 toads live permanently at the Houston Zoo as part of our Houston Toad…
Read MoreWe recently had the honor of hosting four of our Rwanda wildlife veterinary partners (Dr. Deo, Dr. Adrian, Dr. Olivier, and Dr. Noel) who won the Zoo’s Wildlife Warrior grants to come to…
Read MoreSince 1994, the Houston Zoo has supported conservation efforts for the endangered Attwater’s prairie chicken (APC) by raising and releasing APCs in the wild. We have raised and released over 1,300 Attwater’s prairie…
Read MoreWe recently released a trio of loggerhead sea turtles back into the wild right before Labor Day weekend. It was a team effort with many Zoo staff assisting with the release in Galveston.…
Read MoreTop Honors for South America’s Pantanal The Houston Zoo has been recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) with Top Honors for Exhibit Design during the 2022 AZA Annual Conference in…
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Read MoreIn 2019, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)’s SAFE program announced that August would become Asian Elephant Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the threats facing Asian elephants in the…
Read MoreClass is in session at the Houston Zoo! The Zoo’s dedicated animal care teams are fully focused on teaching the younger animals crucial husbandry behaviors. Learning these behaviors enables them to willingly participate…
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