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.

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.

HOUSTON – The Houston Zoo is welcoming a new addition to South America’s Pantanal exhibit. Baby howler monkey, Marlie was born on Nov. 17 to mom Charlie and dad Howie, according to a news release from the Houston Zoo. New howler monkey baby at the Houston Zoo. New howler monkey baby at the Houston Zoo. “The Houston Zoo provides support and training for education campaigns that reduce hunting and trapping of howler monkeys in Colombia.