The Houston Zoo is once again mourning the loss of one of its resident orangutans. On Sunday morning, the zoo's 52-year-old ...

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

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

Anyone wanting to be Whisennand for a day can do so at the park, which allows encounters with all of its animals, setting it apart from places like the Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium.

the 270,000-gallon One Ocean aquarium and a state-of-the-art habitat for Humboldt penguins. Other must-sees at the Houston Zoo include the Giraffe Feeding Platform, the John P. McGovern Children's ...

The Houston Zoo's north circular administration building ... The circular building was once used as an aquarium and general-purpose building, but as of late, it has been used for stroller rentals ...

"It looked like a winter wonderland here, we don't ever see that in Houston," said Kevin Hodge, the zoo's vice president for animal programs, from his office equipped with a cot and overnight kit.

Parts of Texas are getting hit with snow -- and some of the animals at the Houston Zoo don't seem to mind one bit. In fact, a few appear to be enjoying it. Photos shared with The National News ...

Care teams at the Houston Zoo have been busy getting the animals ready for the freeze. The zoo will close on Tuesday and Wednesday as they focus on keeping their residents safe and warm.