New faces at the Houston Zoo include endangered species and a fuzzy first

Norah, a Baird's tapir born on July 23, is already mingling with capybaras, giant anteaters and swans in the Pantanal habitat ...
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Do Hippos Really Need Their Teeth Brushed?

From Japan to China to Toledo, zookeepers routinely brush hippos' teeth. In the wild, hippos rely on birds and fish for ...

Four recently born animals, including a tapir and an okapi, are on display at the Houston Zoo.

The Houston Zoo introduced four of its new baby animals that visitors can see in enclosures this fall. The organization ...
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Zoo Boo, Bat Fest, and More Things to Do in Houston This Weekend with Kids

Looking for the best things to do in Houston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend. Spooky season is officially creeping in, and this ...