houston zoo

The Houston Zoo’s New Galápagos Islands Exhibit Enchants and Educates

April 12, 2023 | By Layne Van Vranken

In 2018, the Houston Zoo announced an ambitious capital campaign to revitalize the sought-after Texas destination, introduce additional attractions to highlight the world’s animal population, and focus on issues related to conservation and how best to protect the planet.

5 Ways to Watch Texas Zoo Animals at Home

April 15, 2020 | By Amanda Ogle

While Texans remain at home, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries are creating and sharing educational videos and virtual entertainment. Many also offer remote learning opportunities for teachers and parents to use with their students, akin to taking a field trip from the couch.

Zoo Lights

November 14, 2017 | By

 

’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the zoo, not a creature was stirring—not even the black howler monkeys, sea lions, and kangaroos.

A New Zoo Review

November 13, 2016 | By Heather Brand

My 15-year old was skeptical when I told her we were going to see the Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo for New Year’s Eve.

The October 2023 issue of Texas Highways "Tastes Like Home"

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