The Houston Zoo is prepared to protect animals from the cold by staffing a 70-person crew to ride out the weekend.

The Houston Zoo is taking major steps to protect its animals as freezing weather approaches.

The Houston Zoo is starting the year by jumping into new projects that are designed to enhance animal well-being and elevate the guest experience.

Construction started this week and will roll out in phases.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you are wanting to spend the night at the Houston Zoo for "Zoo Overnights," registration is now open. Children will get to learn more about how animals live after dark. The event is scheduled for March 17 and is for kids ages ...

Renderings of a series of improvements to the Houston Zoo is shown. The park is expected to make habitat and concessions improvements throughout 2026 and early 2027. Renderings of a series of improvements to the Houston Zoo is shown. The park is expected to make habitat and concessions improvements throughout 2026 and early 2027.

Holiday lights have become a Houston winter tradition, drawing families across the city each year. The lineup includes Zoo Lights, Galaxy Lights, Radiant Nature, drive-thru shows and large-scale displays, with Astros Light Up the Park debuting at Daikin Park.

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 August, the heron is the daughter of Ezekial and Edith.