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

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

One of the Houston Zoo's oldest and most beloved institutions is closing in spring because of its aging infrastructure, ...

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

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

Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan at the Houston Zoo, died from complications of a kidney infection, the zoo said.

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

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

"Rojo means red, jaguars are cute, fall in love this Valentine’s Day at the Houston Zoo!" the Zoo said Thursday in a news ...

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

Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan at the Houston Zoo, died from complications of a kidney infection, the zoo said.

The Houston Zoo had to say goodbye to the oldest orangutan at the facility after she died unexpectedly. Cheyenne, who was 52 ...