The Houston Zoo is treating 17-year-old lion Mattie for gastroenteritis and kidney disease. Visitors can still see her pride ...

Watching wildlife can bring an immeasurable amount of joy to an animal lover. It can be relaxing, entertaining, and even ...

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 ...

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

Houston audiences will soon get the chance to see Checkpoint Zoo, the award-winning documentary executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and Houston business leader Shawn ...

Learn about the innovative mRNA vaccine against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, aiming to save vulnerable baby ...

The Houston Zoo will reopen its doors for the first time since Hurricane Harvey, offering discounted tickets to provide a "place for families and communities to gather and find respite." Tickets at ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- Thailand, a male Asian elephant, is one of the Houston Zoo's oldest residents. This summer, he celebrated a milestone birthday - he turned 60 years old! "He's a very significant part ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Panda's are red. Ring Angelfish are blue. People enjoy Valentine's Day, and so did animals at the Houston Zoo. The Houston zoo was filled with love at their 'Will Zoo Be Mine?' ...

Houston audiences will soon get the chance to see Checkpoint Zoo, the award-winning documentary executive produced by ...