From gorillas to goats, the Houston Zoo has vaccinated a wide range of susceptible animals against the COVID-19 virus. In early spring, the Zoo received 200 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed and donated by Zoetis, a veterinary pharmaceutical company. To date, 94 Zoo animals have been vaccinated with no significant adverse effects. ⁣ ⁣ "The health and well-being of our animals is our top priority, and the vaccine adds another layer of protection," said Kevin Hodge, vice president of animal pr

☀️ As you plan your summer visit to the Zoo, there are a few new faces to meet! Several animals moved to Houston on breeding recommendations, and some are brand-new species to the Zoo. Plan your next visit to meet our new giraffe, jaguar, lemurs, orangutan, and blue duikers. Read more: bit.ly/3Q70gvq | Houston Zoo

5.8K views · 154 reactions | The Zoo’s main entrance has been undergoing a transformation and is officially open to the public today. Tune in to today’s Facebook Live at 11am to see some of the new features and hang out with our Children’s Zoo keepers! | Houston Zoo | Facebook

172 reactions · 23 shares | 練 Hear the roar of prehistoric beasts at the Zoo when you visit Dinosaurs presented by TXU Energy! | Houston Zoo | Facebook

3.5K views · 137 reactions |  Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding is back this fall! Round up your crew to celebrate fall festivities at the Zoo starting on Sept. 29. New highlights include a Jack-o'-lantern Tree sponsored by Proud Source Water, a graffiti wall, and more. Buy tickets: bit.ly/3EyA08L | Houston Zoo | Facebook

51K views · 3.2K reactions |  ZOO BOO IS BACK!  The Houston Zoo is...

2.2M views · 119K reactions | Turbo Tino coming in hot  The Zoo’s giraffe herd has grown by six feet with our newest arrival, Tino! Stop by to see this cutie in our African Forest exhibit. He'll be spending the morning on exhibit with the herd and behind the scenes in the afternoons bonding with his mom, Kamili. | Houston Zoo | Facebook