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

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 ...

An integral member of the Houston Zoo family for nearly three decades, Cheyenne first arrived at the zoo at the age of 21 and quickly captured the hearts of staff and visitors. "Cheyenne was a ...

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 ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished residents, Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan who died unexpectedly on Sunday morning. Zoo officials said Cheyenne suddenly ...

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Just like some Houston residents, some animals at the Houston Zoo also took the snowy weather ... The cougar’s thick fur and the eagle’s large feathers provide them with ...

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 ...

"It looked like a winter wonderland here, we don't ever see that in Houston," said Kevin Hodge, the zoo's vice president for animal programs, from his office equipped with a cot and overnight kit.

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 ...

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.