The Houston Zoo's cougars stepped out of their heated barns to explore the wintery weather, as did the Amur leopard named Lisa and the zoo's pair of bald eagles. Native to North America ...

"It looked like a winter wonderland here, we don't ever see that in Houston," said Kevin Hodge, the zoo's vice president for animal programs, from his office equipped with a cot and overnight kit.

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 ...

Care teams at the Houston Zoo have been busy getting the animals ready for the freeze. The zoo will close on Tuesday and Wednesday as they focus on keeping their residents safe and warm.

The Houston Zoo shared wonderful photos of animals in the snowfall. From the lions and leopards to the flamingos and bald eagles, they seemed to enjoy exploring the snow. Cougars, like Lisa ...

Animals at the Houston Zoo have been enjoying the rare wintry weather, with several inches of snow accumulating in their various habitats. Footage here shows animals including an elephant, cranes, ...

Parts of Texas are getting hit with snow -- and some of the animals at the Houston Zoo don't seem to mind one bit. In fact, a few appear to be enjoying it. Photos shared with The National News ...

The Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals and it is the second most visited zoo in the U.S. Exhibits range from the African Forest, which features rhinos, zebras and giraffes, to the new ...

Animals residing at the Houston Zoo were delighted on Jan. 21, 2025 by a rare snowfall, with some experiencing this climate event for the first time. The Zoo in Texas was among the places that had to ...

"But folks, this is what's really tough on alligators." For the record, Beaumont, some 80 miles east of Houston, did not just get chilly. The temperature plunged to 11 degrees Wednesday morning ...