Houston – Houston Life gave viewers a first look at a powerful new project that highlights the people in Kenya who are working every day to save lions. The special, produced by KPRC 2 in partnership ...

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 ...

The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of Zamir, a zebu who spent his entire life at the zoo after being born there more than two decades ago. Zamir lived all 21 years of his life at the Houston Zoo, ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is kicking off 2026 with a series of habitat upgrades and concessions improvements aimed at enhancing animal well-being and elevating the guest experience. The multi-year ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of Charlie, a cherished chimpanzee who spent more than a decade captivating visitors and forming deep bonds with his care team. Charlie was 53 years old.

After the winter storm of 2021 plunged the Houston Zoo into freezing temperatures that killed several birds and one turtle, the zoo's leaders learned a valuable lesson. Workers have since insulated ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Zoo is moving into its next phase of reopening after opening its doors to the public back in June. In the next phase, that started on Monday, guests will be able ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Smaug, the Houston Zoo's 17-year-old Komodo dragon was euthanized on Tuesday. The zoo says the decision was made after scans showed a severe lumbar spinal cord compression. The ...

At 5 a.m., six keepers file into the Houston Zoo's commissary kitchen and spend the next five hours chopping produce, portioning meat and weighing hay. By the time the rest of the zoo staff arrives, ...

HOUSTON -- The Houston Zoo's animal family is a little bit bigger. The zoo announced the birth of a California baby sea lion on Twitter. The newborn does not yet have a name as the pup's sex has not ...

HOUSTON, Texas (WPVI) -- The Houston Zoo was forced to evacuate its chimpanzee habitat Monday morning after one of the animals smashed an interior panel of glass. KTRK-TV reports, zookeepers rushed to ...