The facility, one of the zoo’s oldest buildings, opened in 1962 as the Small Mammal House. It underwent a major renovation in 2004 and was renamed as the Carruth Natural Encounters, a space for ...

What's more, the park is also home to the Houston Zoo. U.S. News Insider Tip: Don’t underestimate Houston's heat and humidity in the summer (May to September). Visitors should take frequent ...

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 ...

The Houston Zoo has decided to close the Carruth Natural Encounters building next month in March 2025. After more than 60 years of operation, the Houston Zoo has decided to close the Carruth ...

There has been no shortage of animals and their journeys and adventures in 2024. From baby elephants and jaguars and the arrival of a rare hippo at the Houston Zoo to the return of a rescued sea ...

Perhaps Houston’s most famous attraction is the Space Center ... Science While we’re on the subject of wildlife, Houston Zoo is a 55-acre oasis in the middle of the city, home to over 6,000 ...

Lisa Peterson, who has led San Diego Zoo Safari Park since 2017, is leaving to take the president/CEO job at the Houston Zoo in June. Peterson has served as a senior vice president and executive ...