The Houston Zoo is taking major steps to protect its animals as freezing weather approaches.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Zoo is back online after a shocking site crash on Wednesday when ticket sales went live for the first time since the shutdown began. Tickets will go on sale for a second attempt today at noon. Houston Zoo officials said ...

Construction started this week and will roll out in phases.

Renderings of a series of improvements to the Houston Zoo is shown. The park is expected to make habitat and concessions improvements throughout 2026 and early 2027. Renderings of a series of improvements to the Houston Zoo is shown. The park is expected to make habitat and concessions improvements throughout 2026 and early 2027.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- We have a pup-date on the Houston Zoo's baby sea lion! He finally has a name and is learning to swim. VIDEO: Houston Zoo's sea lion pup learns to swim The 5-week-old male California sea lion has been named Max by two of the zoo's ...

Holiday lights have become a Houston winter tradition, drawing families across the city each year. The lineup includes Zoo Lights, Galaxy Lights, Radiant Nature, drive-thru shows and large-scale displays, with Astros Light Up the Park debuting at Daikin Park.

The Houston Zoo's naming contest for its new baby boat-billed heron closes Wednesday. The four options, which people can vote on at houstonzoo.org, are Keelie, Lorelei, Minnow and Sailor. Born in August, the heron is the daughter of Ezekial and Edith.

The Houston Zoo celebrated by highlighting the unique bonds between some of its animal residents, from elephants to eagles. At the McNair Asian elephant bull yard, a surprising friendship has developed between five-year-old Nelson and 17-year-old Chuck ...