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Zoo Honored with Awards in Exhibit Design and Conservation Today, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) publicly announced that it recognized the Houston Zoo with two Top Honors during the 2021 AZA…
Read MoreKiburi, Houston Zoo’s 14-year-old cheetah, was humanely euthanized Saturday after battling chronic arthritis and kidney disease, along with other age-related health conditions. With help from the Zoo’s veterinary team and the carnivore keepers’…
Read MoreWith Bat Week here, we wanted to share more about our batty friends and dispel any myths you may know about them, as well as share how you can help save them in…
Read More40 years ago, today, our curator of herpetology and entomology, Stan Mays, began his first day at the Houston Zoo. It was a pretty easy decision when it came time for Stan to…
Read MoreWe’re celebrating our five amazing veterinary technicians all week-long during National Veterinary Technician Week, which recognizes the work our veterinary technicians do here at the Zoo. Some of the daily responsibilities include: intubating…
Read MoreOn Tuesday night, 12-year-old giant river otter Dru was found to be acutely and severely ill by the keepers who care for her. The veterinarian team performed an emergency after-hours exam on her…
Read MoreSeptember 22 Update During an evaluation last week, the Zoo’s medical team found that Cleo wasn’t gaining quite as much weight as they had hoped with the supplemental feedings, and that mom Cairrean…
Read MoreThe Houston Zoo is happy to welcome Athena, a two-year old, female Asian small-clawed otter. This is the smallest species of otter, weighing less than ten pounds. Guests can see her splashing around…
Read MoreTraci, the 1.5-year-old giant anteater, was humanely euthanized Friday morning after battling an unknown serious medical condition. Traci underwent extensive medical examinations and treatments, including a blood transfusion last week. Our veterinary and…
Read MoreMembers, we want to thank you for helping us celebrate our first-ever Member Appreciation Month! We received amazing memories from over 150+ members and cannot wait to continue sharing them. We hope you…
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