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 ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Zoo announced Saturday, July 10, that Nimue, a female lion who had been at the zoo for over 12 years, has passed away. "Despite emergency intervention by the Zoo's ...