The Houston Zoo announced its new president and CEO, who was also the first woman to help lead a California zoo and safari park prior to the new role. Lisa Peterson, the former senior vice president ...

The Houston Zoo is once again mourning the loss of one of its resident orangutans. On Sunday morning, the zoo's 52-year-old ...

Lisa Peterson will take over as the organization’s president and CEO, effective June 2, the Houston Zoo announced April 2.

A 4-year-old bald eagle is recovering at the Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center after being rescued from the Neches River in late March. (Copyright 2025 by KPRC ...

The Houston Zoo has decided to close the Carruth Natural Encounters building next month in March 2025. After more than 60 years of operation, the Houston Zoo has decided to close the Carruth ...

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There are about 20 AZA-accredited organizations in Texas, including the Houston Zoo and Houston's Downtown Aquarium. City of El Paso officials said "no concerns were raised regarding animal ...

Lisa Peterson has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Houston Zoo, starting June 2, 2025, succeeding Lee Ehmke who will be retiring after a nine-year tenure.

Lisa Peterson, who has led San Diego Zoo Safari Park since 2017, is leaving to take the president/CEO job at the Houston Zoo in June.

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