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On Sunday morning, the Houston Zoo said goodbye to 52-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne. She underwent an emergency veterinary examination on Sunday morning to help diagnose and treat a sudden illness. During the exam, evidence…
Read MoreOn Monday morning, the Houston Zoo said goodbye to 44-year-old orangutan, Kelly, after she had been ill for several weeks. Kelly’s condition progressed to the point where medication could no longer provide enough…
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…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Rudi Valentino! Our male orangutan turns 45 today and also happens to be the oldest male orangutan in North America. He’s also the Zoo’s longest living resident, arriving to the Houston…
Read MoreGiraffe, Jaguar, Lemurs, Orangutan, and Duiker Make Debuts There are a few new faces to meet at the Houston Zoo this summer as several animals moved to Houston on breeding recommendations, and some…
Read MoreOne of our female orangutans, Cheyenne, is turning 50 today! She was born in 1972 at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At the age of 21, she arrived to…
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