HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Zoo announced Saturday, July 10, that Nimue, a female lion who had been at the zoo for over 12 years, has passed away. "Despite emergency intervention by the Zoo's ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Zoo has welcomed some new members to its family. Four painted terrapins hatched at the zoo over the past week. While births are special anyway, this one is ...

A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...

Jack’s Cafe, named after allergist and philanthropist John P. McGovern, served its first customers on July 24. There’s a grab-and-go counter for Icees, cold drinks, ice cream and snacks. By popular ...

The Houston Zoo announced Thursday that tickets are on sale for Brew at the Zoo in September. Brew at the Zoo is a 21-and-older event when visitors can enjoy their favorite drinks while visiting the ...

The Houston Zoo celebrated by highlighting the unique bonds between some of its animal residents, from elephants to eagles. At the McNair Asian elephant bull yard, a surprising friendship has ...

All of the construction fences surrounding the John P. and Kathrine McGovern Plaza came down last Thursday. Within one week, Houston Zoo will unveil two innovative and sustainable facilities within a ...