The zoo said next month's closure is due to the building's aging infrastructure no longer meeting the needs of housed animals.

The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.

A longtime Houston Zoo exhibit with over 60 years of service will close following spring break, officials announced.

"This space has provided countless memorable experiences for our guests and served as an important space for connecting ...

The South Carolina Aquarium, with the assistance of the United States Coast Guard transported five endangered Kemp’s ridley ...

Rojo has been bonding with his mother, Vida, growing stronger and more independent as he prepares for his public debut.

From Hermann Park to Space Center Houston, visitors will find a balance of indoor and outdoor activities. As the fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston offers top museums to explore and a vibrant ...

"Rojo means red, jaguars are cute, fall in love this Valentine’s Day at the Houston Zoo!" the Zoo said Thursday in a news ...

The Houston Zoo is once again mourning the loss of one of its resident orangutans. On Sunday morning, the zoo's 52-year-old ...

52-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne underwent an emergency veterinary examination on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2025, to help ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The oldest rhinoceros in the United States has died at a Tennessee zoo. Dolly was 56 years old.

Yoko the swell shark was born in a habitat of all-female sharks who hadn't seen a male in years. The aquarium has two possible explanations — and hopes to get confirmation in the coming months.