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The holiday season is here and KPRC 2 is showing you all the cool things you can do with your family to celebrate. From the city to the suburbs, we cover the biggest seasonal attractions in KPRC 2's "Holiday Lights Spectacular" Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo is a favorite holiday tradition -- and this year is more colorful than ever before -- with dazzling new light displays.
The Houston Zoo Lights, opening November 22, offers sensory-friendly options, including quiet paths and calming nooks, to accommodate children who may get overstimulated. December 2nd will feature a special sensory-friendly day with smaller crowds, softer music, and static lights.
An endangered sea turtle has been released into the Gulf of Mexico after being found off the coast of the Netherlands, 5,000 miles from its home.
Imagine being lost in a faraway place, thousands of miles from home, and somehow finding your way back. That’s exactly what happened to Boeier, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.
Akobi, a four-year-old pygmy hippo, has arrived at the Houston Zoo from the San Francisco Zoo as part of a global conservation effort under the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan Program.
Have you ever heard of an ocelot? Much like their size, their remaining population is small. Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera chatted with Peter Gros, wildlife expert and co-host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild about the efforts to save their habitat and how the Houston Zoo is playing a critical role.
Watch the extended version of the show to see even more of the adventure and the work being done to save animals like gorillas, grey crowned cranes, and zebras.
The Houston Zoo is for the birds! Flock with us as we check out the Zoo's newest exhibit "Birds of the World"
Ever wonder how keepers down at the Houston Zoo keep animals safe during major weather events? #HoustonZoo #HurricaneBeryl
KPRC 2 met Dr. Olivier Nsengimana in Rwanda while there learning about conservation programs the Houston Zoo supports. He’s currently the founder and executive director of the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA), a group that got its start saving grey crowned cranes.
KPRC 2 Photojournalist Patrick Hardesty and Reporter Corley Peel were driving down Cullen Blvd. on their way to their assignment when they spotted a dead horse.
The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, will be a historical and rare event. Humans are generally excited to see this natural phenomenon, but it’s also important to consider how animals will be impacted by the unprecedented event. That’s what the Houston Zoo is hoping to do.
The KPRC 2 team, along with our friends at Houston Camera Exchange, will be out at different spots all week handing out solar eclipse glasses.
The Houston Zoo's Veterinary Team invites Houston Life behind the scenes to observe while a sedated Monocled Cobra receives an exam. We also learn how the Houston Zoo's efforts impact wildlife around the globe.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, our KPRC 2 team in Rwanda explored the Rugezi Marsh in Rwanda and learned about many initiatives the Houston Zoo supports through the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Fund.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, our KPRC 2 team in Rwanda went on a trek with the Gorilla Doctors and visited a school benefiting from Conservation Heritage-Turambe
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, our KPRC 2 team in Rwanda visited the Gorilla Doctors Headquarters and Conservation Heritage-Turambe
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, our KPRC 2 team in Rwanda visited the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Headquarters located less than 30 minutes away from the town of Musanze.
The very first program we produced with the Houston Zoo was “Saving Gorillas: From Houston to Rwanda.” Now, nine years later, we’re headed back to see the progress of work being done to save gorillas, birds, and so many incredible species native to the small African country.
The very first program we produced with the Houston Zoo was “Saving Gorillas: From Houston to Rwanda.” Now, nine years later, we’re headed back to see the progress of work being done to save gorillas, birds, and so many incredible species native to the small African country.
Now through Jan. 7th, guests will take in the sights and sounds of the season as they stroll through the transformed winter wonderland at the Houston Zoo.
The holiday season is here and KPRC 2 is showing you all the cool things you can do with your family to celebrate. From the city to the suburbs, we cover the biggest seasonal attractions in KPRC 2's "Holiday Lights Spectacular" Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Tally the turtle arrived in Houston,Texas, and officials determined on Thursday that she is healthy after she travelled more than 4,000 miles from the United Kingdom to make it back home, according to the Houston Zoo.
Six Cuban nationals, who resided in Houston, have been indicted by a federal grand jury with illegal trafficking of migratory songbirds, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced.
Peter Riger was the Houston Zoo’s Vice President of Conservation and Education, managing an international network of projects and partnerships. KPRC 2 was fortunate to get to know him over the last several years through our documentary work with the zoo.
Teenagers who want to work closely with Houston Zoo animals can become a Zoo Crew Explorer.
As families file into the Houston Zoo to experience the new Galápagos Islands habitat, they’re making a difference for conservation efforts around the globe. Funding that comes in from guests allows the Zoo to support projects that are saving wildlife. Members of our KPRC 2 team traveled with the Houston Zoo to the Galápagos Islands ahead of the opening of the new exhibit and witnessed firsthand what’s being done to save giant tortoises, sea turtles, sea lions, marine iguanas, and penguins.
One of the most magical places on Earth can be experienced at a one-of-a-kind exhibit at the Houston Zoo starting this week. The Galápagos Islands habitat opens to the public on April 7.
Time for a shell-ebration! One of the oldest animals at the Houston Zoo is now a dad!
Police are investigating possible vandalism at the Houston Zoo after workers discovered a four-inch gap cut into the mesh that covers a habitat with brown pelicans.
Houston police were investigating Tuesday after it was discovered that a mesh fence was cut at the Houston Zoo.
The Houston Zoo announced Wednesday the opening date of the Galápagos Islands Exhibit in celebration of its fundraising campaign exceeding the targeted goal of $150 million.
A Dallas-area zoo is closed for the day after authorities say they are searching for a clouded leopard that apparently escaped its habitat overnight, NBC affiliate KXAS reported.
Discovery Green is giving two lucky KPRC 2 Insiders the chance to win a five-pack of tickets to glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green.
Due to inclement weather, the Houston Zoo has canceled “TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights” for several days this week.
Although they may be the newest cubs on the block, they still have more responsibility than most.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of one of Houston’s most beloved traditions, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights. To celebrate, the Houston Zoo is giving 30 lucky KPRC 2 Insiders the chance to win a 4-pack of tickets!
Houston Life's Melanie Camp spotted a Yeti at the Houston Zoo and you can too! Zoo Lights is on now through January 8 and the Yeti will be there hanging out for selfies. It is just one of the many Zoo Lights attractions.
The holiday season is here and KPRC 2 is showing you all the cool things you can do with your family to celebrate. From the city to the suburbs, we cover the biggest seasonal attractions in KPRC 2's "Holiday Lights Spectacular" Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Our journey with the Houston Zoo to the Galápagos Islands started early in the morning Friday. 6 a.m. breakfast, 7 a.m. pick up from our hotel in Quito and it was off to the airport, again. We had flown into Quito, Ecuador from Houston the evening before and caught a few hours of sleep before embarking on the final leg of our trip which would take us to Galápagos for our first day on the Islands.
Our journey with the Houston Zoo to the Galápagos Islands started early in the morning Friday. 6 a.m. breakfast, 7 a.m. pick up from our hotel in Quito and it was off to the airport, again. We had flown into Quito, Ecuador from Houston the evening before and caught a few hours of sleep before embarking on the final leg of our trip which would take us to Galápagos for our first day on the Islands.
The Houston Zoo’s Chilean flamingo flock is expanding. This is the first time in six years the Zoo has successfully hatched flamingo eggs. The chicks have been named Astro and Orbit, in honor of Houston’s major league baseball team. Guests can see the two new chicks, along with several other flamingos, actively nesting on exhibit behind the Flamingo Terrace, or online on the Zoo’s Flamingo Cam.
A not-so-scary haunted house, an Oktoberfest extravaganza and a food and wine festival featuring some of the city’s top chefs made our shortlist of the Houston-area’s cultural offerings this weekend.
The White Rhino is an environmentally-friendly bar throwing a huge benefit tonight in honor of World Rhino Day.
The Houston Zoo is taking steps in the right direction in efforts to help out the environment.
Ben Taub Hospital and the Houston Zoo were both placed on a brief lockdown Tuesday after a threat was made at the hospital, according to the Houston Police Department.
The Houston zoo is bringing back its adults-only “After Dark” event to celebrate the 1920s -- the decade when the zoo opened.
The Houston Zoo recently welcomed it’s newest bundles of joy -- the capybara pups Bruno and Pepa, named for the characters from the beloved children’s film “Encanto.”
In honor of the Houston Zoo’s centennial birthday, KPRC 2 is proud to present a primetime special highlighting the zoo’s growth, its impact on our community, and the incredible work the zoo does around the globe to save wildlife.
Friday on Houston Life at 3:00 p.m. the entire team is packing up and heading on a road trip. We’re live from the Houston Zoo! The Zoo is holding a 100th birthday party and we’re helping them celebrate. We’re feeding the giraffes, watching the elephants swim, and we’re walking you through everything your family can experience at the Zoo during its Centennial celebration. That’s Friday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
Do you profess to be a Houston history junkie, a die-hard Houston Zoo fan, or perhaps a genuine zookeeper with a soft spot for trivia? Just how deep does your Houston Zoo knowledge go? Take a few minutes, answer the questions, and see how many you can get right.
In celebration of the institution’s centennial, we dug through history books and archives to unearth some wild and wonderful facts about the Houston Zoo.
On a small plot of land in Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo began with a single bison. For 80 years, the Zoo was operated by the City of Houston until 2002, when the Zoo transitioned into a non-profit organization in partnership with the city.
