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

Día de los Muertos takes place across the U.S. next weekend - a Mexican holiday that celebrates deceased loved ones - and ...

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

Zoo Boo is back at the Houston Zoo with carved pumpkins, a Pumpkin Tree, Peek-a-Boo Pumpkins and fall-themed animal activities. Guests can enjoy the Scary-Go-Round, photo ops and Zoo Boo After Hours ...

Guests who visit the Zoo during Dia de los Muertos will also meet the Zoo’s newest addition to the okapi herd too!

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Smaug, the Houston Zoo's 17-year-old Komodo dragon was euthanized on Tuesday. The zoo says the decision was made after scans showed a severe lumbar spinal cord compression. The ...

The Houston Zoo is having a special time this week, celebrating its first Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and debuting a rare baby okapi at the same time.In a press release, the Texas zoo said ...

Zoo Boo is the Houston Zoo’s annual Halloween celebration, a long-running tradition that transforms the Zoo into a festive, family-friendly destination each fall. Guests are encouraged to come in ...

The Houston Zoo's naming contest for its new baby boat-billed heron closes Wednesday. The four options, which people can vote on at houstonzoo.org, are Keelie, Lorelei, Minnow and Sailor. Born in ...