And then there's the mysterious white "polar bear" image above the "Texas Medical Center" sign, which leaves one to wonder if it's a way to the Houston Zoo? Or is there a special area of the Texas ...

The Houston Zoo has two ongoing projects that are intended to open this summer after a couple of months of construction.

But what would happen if an animal did escape from the Houston Zoo, an institution trained in the ways of keeping critters safely in captivity? I spoke with Kevin Hodge, the Houston Zoo vice ...

The Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals and it is the second most visited zoo in the U.S. Exhibits range from the African Forest, which features rhinos, zebras and giraffes, to the new ...

Lisa Peterson will take over as the organization’s president and CEO, effective June 2, the Houston Zoo announced April 2.

Lisa Peterson has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Houston Zoo, starting June 2, 2025, succeeding Lee Ehmke who will be retiring after a nine-year tenure.