The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.

"This space has provided countless memorable experiences for our guests and served as an important space for connecting ...

Rojo has been bonding with his mother, Vida, growing stronger and more independent as he prepares for his public debut.

52-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne underwent an emergency veterinary examination on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2025, to help ...

A longtime Houston Zoo exhibit with over 60 years of service will close following spring break, officials announced.

Orangutans can live around 35-40 years in the wild, while the oldest orangutan to live in captivity died at age 62, according ...

The Houston Zoo is celebrating love this Valentine’s season with its newest star—Rojo, a three-month-old jaguar cub gaining strength and confidence behind the scenes. Born in November at just 2.5 ...

Authorities confiscated the five Mexican spider monkeys after they were smuggled into the United States in 2023. The monkeys ...

"This space has provided countless memorable experiences for our guests and served as an important space for connecting people with wildlife," zoo officials said. "While this decision wasn't easy ...

The zoo said next month's closure is due to the building's aging infrastructure no longer meeting the needs of housed animals.

"Rojo means red, jaguars are cute, fall in love this Valentine’s Day at the Houston Zoo!" the Zoo said Thursday in a news ...

HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Houston Zoo is celebrating love this Valentine’s season with its newest star—Rojo, a three-month-old jaguar cub gaining strength and confidence behind the scenes.