When Kirby was born on Nov. 15, people were initially fascinated by her wide eyes. The zoo said the trait is perfectly normal ...

Kelly, a 44-year-old orangutan who spent decades at the Houston Zoo, died this week after being ill. The Houston Zoo said her ...

The Houston Zoo said goodbye to a beloved member of its family this week. Kelly was an elderly orangutan who had lived at the ...

The Houston Zoo announced that its baby jaguar now has a name. Zoo supporters who placed the winning bid to name the cub ...

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In November, the zoo announced the birth of a yet-to-be-named jaguar, and days later, the birth of Kirby, an Asian elephant, and the arrival of Akobi, a 477-pound male pygmy hippopotamus from San ...

From rare mammals to exotic reptiles, these little ones not only capture hearts but also contribute to preserving species at risk of extinction.

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 ...

Kelly nearly reached the age of the Houston Zoo's former longest-living resident, an orangutan named Rudi Valentino who died from advanced heart disease in December 2022, just days after ...

By submitting an entry to the Houston Zoo Watch2Win: Holiday Lights Spectacular Giveaway Contest (“Contest”), brought to you by KPRC 2 (“Sponsor”) and Houston Zoo (the “Co-Sponsor ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo says its loveable, 5-week-old baby elephant, Kirby, has quickly become an internet star. Her fans have been dubbed the "Kirby Krew." "Kirby's charm has not only ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo says its loveable, 5-week-old baby elephant, Kirby, has quickly become an internet star. Her fans have been dubbed the "Kirby Krew." "Kirby's charm has not only ...