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 ...

HOUSTON -- There's a brand new baby Masai giraffe at the Houston Zoo, born shortly before 7:45pm Monday. After a 3-hour-long labor, both first-time mom, Asali, and the yet-to-be-named calf are doing ...

HOUSTON — South America’s Pantanal at the Houston Zoo just got a whole lot cuter after welcoming a baby Baird’s tapir. The female calf was born on July 23 to mom Moli and dad Noah, weighing 18 pounds.

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 ...