The Houston Zoo is home to over 6,000 animal residents, with more than 600 different species. These are just a few of the many animals we care for here and help save in the wild.

The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre (22 ha) zoological park located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The zoo houses over 6,000 animals from more than 900 species.

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The Houston Zoo is more than a place to see animals—it’s a hub of hope, education, and action. Every visit supports conservation, from saving Texas toads to protecting elephants worldwide.

The Houston Zoo, located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, is one of the most visited zoos in the United States, attracting millions of visitors annually. Established in 1922, the zoo spans …

From maintaining facilities for massive elephants to finding the perfect trimmings for tiny leafcutter ants, it takes a lot to care for the animals. Luckily, all of the Houston Zoo family is steadfast in …

See the animals at Houston Zoo in Houston, USA on zooinstitutes.com and other zoos in USA. Contact information, logo, map of Houston Zoo. Animal pictures, Exhibits, Signage from …

Sep 20, 2025 · The organization revealed babies from four of its animals had been recently born: a boat-billed heron, an okapi, a Baird’s tapir and an eastern bongo.

Spanning 55 acres in Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo is home to nearly 600 species and more than 6,000 animals, providing the highest standard in animal care. The Zoo invites visitors to …

Sep 24, 2025 · For the first time in Houston Zoo history, a boat-billed heron has hatched. The bird is the newest member of South America's Wetlands aviary in the Birds of the World exhibit.