The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.

The zoo said next month's closure is due to the building's aging infrastructure no longer meeting the needs of housed animals.

One of the Houston Zoo's oldest buildings is closing for good. This week, the zoo announced it's closing the doors to its Carruth Natural Encounters building, citing its aging infrastructure no longer ...

Aerial footage shows icebergs in dazzling shades of white and blue floating across the waters of the Nuuk Fjord, near the ...

The Reserve at Chester Zoo - Aerial View The grand opening of The Reserve at Chester Zoo is planned for August 2025.

Today's the big day! Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their long-awaited public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., ahead of ...

Historic snowfall earlier this week from Winter Storm Enzo provided a unique view of football stadiums in Southeast Texas. Roughly 6 inches of snow blanketed the region Monday night into ...

so did some of the animals at the Houston Zoo. While some of the animals elected to stay warm inside enclosures at the zoo, others ventured out into the snow, leading to some unexpected photo ...

Stay up to date regarding the Harris County District Courts at Justex.net and on social media." "Due to inclement weather conditions, Houston Zoo will also be closed Wednesday, Jan. 22. For the latest ...

As freezing temperatures and dangerous driving conditions continued Wednesday, many Houston-area businesses remained shuttered another day. Some local grocery stores delayed their openings ...