The cougar’s thick fur and the eagle’s large feathers ... weather conditions," according to the Zoo. Severe weather is in the forecast for the Houston area. The National Weather Service ...

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

which blanketed the Houston region Tuesday. According to zoo officials, the cougar's thick fur and the bald eagle's large feathers are designed to withstand extremely cold winter conditions.

Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy the snow. Some of the animals at the Houston Zoo—which closed to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the winter storm—chose to spend Tuesday's snow day ...

The American alligator, bald eagle, and whooping cranes can be seen throughout this exhibit. This exhibit brings the tropical ...

The Houston Zoo shared wonderful photos of animals in the snowfall. From the lions and leopards to the flamingos and bald eagles, they seemed to enjoy exploring the snow. Cougars, like Lisa ...

Care teams at the Houston Zoo have been busy getting the animals ready for the freeze. The zoo will close on Tuesday and Wednesday as they focus on keeping their residents safe and warm.

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 ...

Cougar's thick fur and eagle's large feathers provide them protection from the cold, allowing them to withstand harsh winter conditions not typical to the Houston area. Birds like the Houston Zoo ...