The sea turtles, ranging in size from 3 to 35 pounds, were released by the Zoo’s sea turtle team and TAMU Galveston’s Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research.

Houston Zoo’s Masihara Pavilion The scoop: Wildlife enthusiasts from Houston Zoo’s Asante Society gathered under the stars on ...

Hodge is one of 66 team members who arrived at the zoo with sleeping bags on Monday night, prepared to ride out the winter storm alongside their animal charges. By Tuesday, Houston had broken its ...

Rojo has been growing stronger and more independent, preparing for the moment when zoo visitors could finally catch a glimpse of him.

Twenty-five rehabilitated sea turtles, including 24 cold-stunned green sea turtles and one loggerhead, are swimming free again after receiving months of expert care. The Houston ...

The Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals and it is the second most visited zoo in the U.S. Exhibits range from the African Forest, which features rhinos, zebras and giraffes, to the new ...

HOUSTON, Texas (TNND ... Spanish and "reflects the beauty and strength of these majestic animals. Earlier in the week, the Zoo staff took photos of Rojo, with the little guy seemingly smiling ...

"While this decision wasn't easy, it reflects our commitment to providing the best care for our animals and creating exceptional experiences for our visitors." On social media, zoo guests ...

The Houston Zoo announced Monday that Cheyenne the orangutan died over the weekend at age 52. In a post on social media, the zoo said Cheyenne died suddenly Sunday following an emergency exam ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- A longtime Houston Zoo exhibit ... building's aging infrastructure no longer meets the needs of the housed animals, zoo officials announced in a Feb. 9 news release.

On Tuesday, a winter storm swept across the southern United States, bringing unusual snowfalls. At Houston Zoo, the animals discovered and enjoyed this rare snowfall. The extraordinary storm covered ...