New Houston Zoo Resident Makes a Splash
The 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…
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Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City!
The 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…
Read MoreTraci, our 1.5-year-old giant anteater, is currently undergoing extensive medical treatments for a yet-to-be-determined ailment. As part of the early years for any animal born at the Houston Zoo, our animal care and…
Read MoreThe Houston Zoo is helping one of the most endangered birds in North America make a comeback. A century ago, there were about one million Attwater’s prairie chickens in the wild, today it…
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