There's plenty to see and do at the Zoo! Spot your favorite animals, snap the perfect photo, and so much more. | Houston Zoo

Baby pickles have hatched! At 90 years young, Mr. Pickles is the oldest animal at the Zoo and is the newest father of three radiated tortoises. These little Pickles are a big dill for radiated tortoise genetics as their father is the most genetically valuable radiated tortoise in The Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). The new tortoises will remain behind the scenes in the Reptile & Amphibian House until they are big enough to safely join their parents. Meet Di

Take a look at our beautiful new elephant habitat that DOUBLES the existing elephant complex. It's open now, so come watch our elephants play, splash, and swim. You've gotta see this! | Houston Zoo

Houston has been breaking records this summer, having clocked up the hottest June and July on record; moving into a sweltering August, the local zoo’s Asian elephants seem to know just what to do: have a pool party to cool off. | CBS Sunday Morning

Elephant see, elephant do. 🐘 | Houston Zoo

We see a Zoo visit in your future! Come see your favorite animals that you know and love. | Houston Zoo

Rediscover all there is to see at the Houston Zoo. A year full of discovery starts now! | Houston Zoo