The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.

"This space has provided countless memorable experiences for our guests and served as an important space for connecting ...

The zoo said next month's closure is due to the building's aging infrastructure no longer meeting the needs of housed animals.

A longtime Houston Zoo exhibit with over 60 years of service will close following spring break, officials announced.

The Houston Zoo is once again mourning the loss of one of its resident orangutans. On Sunday morning, the zoo's 52-year-old ...

Rojo has been bonding with his mother, Vida, growing stronger and more independent as he prepares for his public debut.

52-year-old orangutan, Cheyenne underwent an emergency veterinary examination on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2025, to help ...

The Houston Zoo is celebrating love this Valentine’s season with its newest star—Rojo, a three-month-old jaguar cub gaining strength and confidence behind the scenes. Born in November at just 2.5 ...

Orangutans can live around 35-40 years in the wild, while the oldest orangutan to live in captivity died at age 62, according ...

Cheyenne arrived at the Houston Zoo when she was 21 and quickly became a favorite among staff and visitors with her ...

Authorities confiscated the five Mexican spider monkeys after they were smuggled into the United States in 2023. The monkeys ...