A newborn baby okapi will make its first appearance this weekend at the Houston Zoo's first Dia de los Muertos celebration.

The Día de los Muertos celebration marks the zoo's first time hosting the traditional Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ...

The Houston Zoo introduced four of its new baby animals that visitors can see in enclosures this fall. The organization revealed Friday that babies from four of its animals had been born in the last ...

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 ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- It's a girl! The Houston Zoo is celebrating their healthy new female seal lion pup, who is bonding with her mother. Zookeepers confirmed parents Kamia and Jonah are the parents of ...

Thailand's superstar baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng has some new competition. On Thursday, the Houston Zoo announced it recently welcomed a 4-and-a-half-year-old, 477-pound male pygmy hippopotamus. Named ...

The Houston Zoo says goodbye to Charlie, a 53-year-old chimpanzee remembered for his gentle nature, playful “old-man” spirit, ...

The Houston Zoo has euthanized Charlie, a 53-year-old chimpanzee, due to arthritis and age-related health issues.