Crocodiles, monkeys, tigers, zebras and dozens of other taxidermy animals will move to new homes after concerns about arsenic ...

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.

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

One of the Houston Zoo's oldest and most beloved institutions is closing in spring because of its aging infrastructure, ...

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

Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan at the Houston Zoo, died from complications of a kidney infection, the zoo said.

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

Orangutans can live around 35-40 years in the wild, while the oldest orangutan to live in captivity died at age 62, according ...

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