HOUSTON, Texas -- Thailand, a male Asian elephant, is one of the Houston Zoo's oldest residents. This summer, he celebrated a milestone birthday - he turned 60 years old! "He's a very significant part ...

You may have heard that the Houston Zoo is looking for help in naming its newborn elephant, whom staffers say currently goes by “The Kid.” Starting today, you can vote on a name on the Zoo’s site.

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 ...

Will it be "Birdie," "Susie" or "Rosie?" The voting has begun as Fort Worth Zoo seeks help coming up with a Texas-themed name for its new baby elephant. The zoo welcomed the not-so-tiny baby female ...