Most of us will have decided whether he’s innocent or guilty long before then – maybe as early as half-time on Friday. It’s a ...

But what would happen if an animal did escape from the Houston Zoo, an institution trained in the ways of keeping critters ...

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 ...

behind-the-scenes look with our friends at the Houston Zoo! Tessa Barrera is hanging out with the elephants, including the adorable baby Kirby, to learn how the zoo cares for both the youngest and ...

Step back in time at the Houston Zoo’s new Jurassic Giants exhibit, visitors can follow a forest trail filled with 60 life-sized prehistoric creatures, including Allosaurus, Herrerasaurus ...

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In a poll, USA TODAY readers voted Jacksonville's zoo among the Top 10 in the U.S. The zoo's Land of the Tigers exhibit was voted one of the nation's best zoo exhibits in 10BEST's 2023 poll.

Hey there, Houston! Spring is in the air, and Chick-fil-A is celebrating with a Pineapple Dragonfruit Lemonade giveaway that’s sure to put a spring in your step. On Wednesday, March 26 ...

The Houston Police Department responded to a call of a shooting at an after-hours sports bar early Sunday morning. Six men were shot and transported to a local hospital. Four, as of Monday ...