Lisa Peterson will take over as the organization’s president and CEO, effective June 2, the Houston Zoo announced April 2. Peterson will join the nonprofit from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where ...

The Houston Zoo announced Wednesday its new president and CEO, Lisa Peterson, who will fill the position in June.

To celebrate the Houston Cougars' spot in the Final Four college basketball tournament this weekend, limited editions of UH mascots Shasta and Sasha bobbleheads have been announced. The National ...

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Zoo’s annual Zoo La-La! A Taste of San Antonio returns next month for its 29th year. The annual 21+ event will feature food courses from more than 50 restaurants, drinks ...

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that ...

Help name the newest stars of the nest! The contest to submit names for Jackie and Shadow’s viral bald eagle chicks is ...

An alarming number of sea mammals are washing up on Southern California beaches. Experts predict a possible connection to run ...

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Spending a few days eating turkey legs, watching piglet races and ‘mutton bustin’ at the world’s largest rodeo and livestock show. Spending a few days eating turkey legs, watching piglet ...

Mongo Land is a trendy tourist attraction in Da Lat, Vietnam, perfect for travellers seeking refuge away from the city. Located in the valley, this sprawling “theme park” is surrounded by gorgeous ...

In a poll, USA TODAY readers voted Jacksonville's zoo among the Top 10 in the U.S. The zoo's Land of the Tigers exhibit was voted one of the nation's best zoo exhibits in 10BEST's 2023 poll.