The Houston Zoo remains closed to visitors through at least Feb. 19, which suits most its 5,000-plus animals just fine. We're here to connect communities with animals to inspire action to save wildlife! Even though there are fewer of these animals in the wild, you can always find them in your Animal Quest Endangered Animals Tube. Coronavirus How The Houston Zoo — And Its Animals — Are Coping With COVID-19. The Houston Zoo’s shutdown due to coronavirus is impacting both the animals … 1,379,644 were here. The break in foot traffic … The Houston Zoo’s EEHV testing methods, treatment protocols, and experience serve as a global elephant care resource and have contributed to … HOUSTON – Two Asian Elephants are preparing for their upcoming birth of their calves this spring at the Houston Zoo.. Including some of the most well-loved endangered species, this tube is sure to inspire hours of imaginative fun. The Houston Zoo remains closed to visitors through at least Feb. 19, which suits most its 5,000-plus animals just fine. I've been to the Houston Zoo many times over the years since I was a little girl and it keeps getting better and better. Houston Zoo is closed but it’s a snow day for elephants, llamas and lions houstonchronicle.com - Amber Elliott. Thai, named for his homeland, is the zoo's 54-year-old elephant. Houston Aquarium & Animal Adventure 5440 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E. Houston TX, 77032 [email protected] 281-442-7000 We protect and preserve natural habitats, wildlife, and ecosystems by choosing reusable packaging. The break in foot traffic means they were able to enjoy a snow day, too. Every choice makes a difference. The Zebra was either trying to play or he was trying to bully the Giraffe but the Giraffe finally had enough! Photo courtesy of Houston Zoo Given the horror that 2020 presented to so many, locals would be forgiven for clamoring to all things cute — and few things are cuter than newborn animals. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- 'Twas the season of Christmas, when all through the zoo, every creature was stirring, maybe even a sloth too. Mr. Pickles, a radiated tortoise, is 86, the oldest animal at the zoo and almost 30 years past his expected expiration date.