Overseeing it all is Benjamin Po, the Houston Zoo's first-ever animal nutritionist. The new position marks a shift toward more science-driven animal care, a growing trend at zoos nationwide . Get ...

A 25-year-old Baird’s tapir died this week at the Bergen County Zoo, according to a Facebook post from the zoo. “Tonka” arrived at the zoo in 2003 at the age of 3 and lived five years longer than the ...

The Bergen County Zoo announced the death of Tonka, a 25-year-old Baird's tapir who has lived at the zoo since 2003.

The Houston Zoo is mourning the death of Charlie, the chimpanzee who played a major role in the zoo’s primate population. Charlie was 53 and humanely euthanized following years of health issues such ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of Charlie, a cherished chimpanzee who spent more than a decade captivating visitors and forming deep bonds with his care team. Charlie was 53 years old.

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo will celebrate its inaugural Día de los Muertos festival this weekend while giving visitors their first chance to see a rare baby okapi, the zoo announced Tuesday. The zoo ...

Gramma the Galápagos tortoise died on Nov. 20, 2025. The oldest animal at the San Diego Zoo was believed to be around 141 ...

HOUSTON – The Houston Zoo says its beloved 53-year-old chimpanzee, Charlie, has died. The zoo said Charlie had been receiving cold laser and massage therapy for over 10 years by primate and veterinary ...

A newborn okapi will make its public debut this weekend during the Houston Zoo's first Dia de los Muertos celebration. Okapis are Central African animals with zebra-like stripes that are "closely ...

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -35.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Houston starts the season at home against Lehigh. Houston finished 35-5 overall with a 16-1 record at home during the 2024 ...