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5 suburban Houston petting zoos offer summer fun options. Here's what to know.
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What happens if an animal escapes from the Houston Zoo? Inside the emergency response plan
The Houston Zoo has never had an escaped animal threaten visitors, but that doesn't mean staffers and volunteers aren't ...
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Caring for Komodo Dragons, the World’s Largest Lizards
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is warming up to a new monitor lizard this winter, a young Komodo dragon named Onyx. Reptile keepers have been working with these lizards for decades, including ...
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He’s been growing behind the scenes — Now, Houston Zoo guests can see him
Born on Nov. 6 to first-time mother Vida, Rojo has been growing stronger and more independent, preparing for the moment when zoo visitors could finally catch a glimpse of him. His name, meaning ...
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Houston Zoo's adults-only 'foodie event' Feast with the Beasts will return this spring
Feast with the Beasts, a night at the Houston Zoo where visitors can eat food from local restaurants and enjoy live music, is returning this year. The 2025 event, which is only available for ...