HOUZOO

The Houston Zoo Turns 101!

The Houston Zoo celebrates its 101 years and introduces new South America’s Pantanal highlighting animals of the Galapagos.

01/21/2023 By Nicholas Roma

Zoo Boo

Houston Zoo Boo Returns! Here's What to Know

The month-long Halloween event returns to the Houston Zoo for 2022. Should you wear a costume? Is it scary? All your questions, answered.

We Ain’t Lion

The shout-out from "Travel & Leisure" highlighted the park's expansive conservation efforts.

Jolie Laide

You'll be surprised how cute a baby warthog can be.

06/30/2017 By Alice Levitt

Family Fun

Plus: a Peeps-themed art contest!

Dec 16–18

Day for Night makes noise downtown, the Houston Zoo goes wild with lights and Moody Gardens freezes over.

Long Goodbye

The so-called “Grumpy Cat of wild animals” is a bit of a mystery.

09/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

Eco-Friendly Art

The Houston Zoo's latest creative art exhibit uses debris to shed light on plastic pollution.

02/01/2016 By Max Jefferson