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 Zoo guests are now able to see the zoo's newest addition, a baby Baird's tapir born in late July. The baby, who has not yet been named, joined the mixed-species habitat exhibit Monday, ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Beat the summer heat and enjoy the zoo in the evening. The Houston Zoo is extending its weekend hours for visitors to enjoy exhibits in cooler weather. Beginning June 14, 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 ...