The Houston Zoo's naming contest for its new baby boat-billed heron closes Wednesday. The four options, which people can vote ...

The zoo's Humboldt penguins moved out of their habitat after officials noticed them "interacting with materials" that could harm them if ingested, according to a Facebook post by the zoo. Staff plans ...

The Houston Zoo ’s beloved ‘ Zoo Boo ’ event is back with new, slightly spooky attractions and fun for the whole family. All ...

Celebrate Halloween in Houston with family-friendly events including Zoo Boo, Galaxy Frights, dog parades, costume contests ...

3. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Only one entry per e-mail address, per day. The giveaway begins on or about 4:00 ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is providing updates on the health of one of its senior big cats, 17-year-old female lion Mattie. On Monday, zoo officials said Mattie was sedated so the veterinary team ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Even with the Super Bowl over, not all celebrities have left Houston! Actor Christian Slater took a tour of Houston on Tuesday, tweeting out photos of his Bayou City adventure.

For the first time in its history, the Houston Zoo has successfully hatched a boat-billed heron—a nocturnal wading bird known for its wide, flat bill that resembles the hull of a boat. Born on Aug. 23 ...

This month, the Houston Zoo posted update photos of resident two-month-old Clouded Leopard cubs being unbearably cute to their Facebook page. The cubs, named Senja and Koshi, were born in June to ...