Springtime Baby Boom
Baby boom! We’re thrilled to share that earlier this month, our hoofstock team welcomed two new calves: Marvin the eastern bongo and Cadbury the yellow-backed duiker. Meet Marvin the Eastern Bongo A healthy…
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Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City!
Baby boom! We’re thrilled to share that earlier this month, our hoofstock team welcomed two new calves: Marvin the eastern bongo and Cadbury the yellow-backed duiker. Meet Marvin the Eastern Bongo A healthy…
Read MoreOver the next few days, you might see white stickers all around the acrylic glass in our Galápagos Islands sea lion habitat. They are put up by our animal care team to help…
Read MoreDiscover five ways you can help save birds as we countdown to Earth Day this Saturday, April 22! 1. Plant Native Plants for Birds You can help birds by doing some small things…
Read MoreTry Herbivore and Carnivore Pizzas that Benefit Wildlife Conservation Efforts Houston’s favorite east downtown pizzeria, Agricole Hospitality’s Vinny’s, is partnering up with the Houston Zoo for a good cause that will make you…
Read MoreOur brand-new exhibit, Galápagos Islands, is sure to become your favorite spot when you visit the Houston Zoo! As we approach the warmer months, our exhibit will be a great place to stay…
Read MoreHumboldt Penguins, California Sea Lions, Giant Tortoises Highlight the Importance of this Unique Archipelago The Houston Zoo is the first zoo in the world to build a major conservation-focused exhibit based on the…
Read MoreOldest Houston Zoo Animal is a Dad At 90 years young, Mr. Pickles is the oldest animal at the Houston Zoo and the newest father after three radiated tortoise eggs hatched. These little…
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…
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