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

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

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

Charlie Jacobsma slapped the surface of a pool enclosure at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and scanned the water for movement.

The Houston Humane Society like most is at capacity but expects an influx of stray, lost, and abused animals to come through their doors Thursday when they resume operations. “You know that just ...

The Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals and it is the second most ... the 270,000-gallon One Ocean aquarium and a state-of-the-art habitat for Humboldt penguins. Other must-sees at ...

"It looked like a winter wonderland here, we don't ever see that in Houston," said Kevin Hodge, the zoo's vice president for animal programs, from his office equipped with a cot and overnight kit.