In a Facebook post filled with images of Penelope, the zoo said it's the perfect time to come visit her and her round belly.

The 7-year-old female pygmy hippo arrived at John Ball Zoo in the summer of 2023 from the Toronto Zoo in Canada.

AUSTIN (KXAN) – While on assignment in Houston, Meteorologist Kristen Currie had the opportunity to stop by the Houston Zoo.

Rainbow has been the color scheme at Houston Zoo this month in recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month, and social media approves.

HOUSTON — You could choose to spend this Father’s Day weekend at the Houston Zoo celebrating a very special dad — Thailand, the Asian elephant, also known as Thai. Thai turns 60 on Monday ...

HOUSTON (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Animals at the Houston Zoo enjoyed "innovative" enrichment as temperatures warmed in Texas this spring. Footage shared by the Houston Zoo shows some of its residents ...

In late 2024, Auto’s doctors reached out to the zoo to express the boy’s wish. The zoo responded with open arms. In January 2025, around Lunar New Year, Auto finally met Moo Deng.

HOUSTON (KIAH) — With the hot and humid temperatures fully in effect, some of the animals at the Houston Zoo are finding creative ways to cool down during the hot days of summer.

HOUSTON — As the temperatures begin to climb in Houston, animals at the Houston Zoo have to find ways to keep their bodies cool. They can't do that on their own, so they get a little help. To ...

On Day 4 in Kenya, the Houston Zoo and KPRC 2 teams followed the Ewaso Lions Warrior Watch program and then encountere a family of female and juvenile elephants.

What a day! On our first full day in Kenya, we woke up after just a few hours of sleep and got on the road. Our seven-hour drive included a couple pit stops; one to hit up a gift shop filled with ...