The Houston Zoo's naming contest for its new baby boat-billed heron closes Wednesday. The four options, which people can vote ...

The zoo's Humboldt penguins moved out of their habitat after officials noticed them "interacting with materials" that could ...

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 ...

Zoo officials announced Friday that the penguins are currently "spending time behind the scenes" after animal care staff ...