The Houston Zoo is taking major steps to protect its animals as freezing weather approaches.

Millions of people across the U.S. are bracing for a massive winter storm this weekend, with plummeting temperatures, “catastrophic” ice accumulation, freezing rain and heavy snow all expected, ...

A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...