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.

Millions of people across the U.S. are bracing for a massive winter storm this weekend, with plummeting temperatures, “catastrophic” ice accumulation, freezing rain and heavy snow all expected, ...

A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...

The improvements are aimed at improving the experience for both animals and visitors.

At 5 a.m., six keepers file into the Houston Zoo's commissary kitchen and spend the next five hours chopping produce, portioning meat and weighing hay. By the time the rest of the zoo staff arrives, ...

As freezing temperatures loom over Houston, the Houston Zoo is stepping up its game to ensure the safety and well-being of its animals. With the implementation of special cold weather protocols, the ...

As the weather dips to freezing temperatures this weekend, the Houston Zoo is working to keep their furry friends warm during ...

Wildlife rescues get flooded with calls after a hard freeze. This year, they started early: Houston's SPCA took in its first ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Smaug, the Houston Zoo's 17-year-old Komodo dragon was euthanized on Tuesday. The zoo says the decision was made after scans showed a severe lumbar spinal cord compression. The ...

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 ...

Houston museums and other attractions offer free admission on select days, with some always free. Here's where and when to ...