The Houston Zoo announced Wednesday its new president and CEO, Lisa Peterson, who will fill the position in June.

The Houston Zoo has two ongoing projects that are intended to open this summer after a couple of months of construction.

Lisa Peterson will take over as the organization’s president and CEO, effective June 2, the Houston Zoo announced April 2. Peterson will join the nonprofit from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where ...

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.

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has denied the El Paso Zoo's accreditation, citing "deferred maintenance." ...

Oldest animal at the Houston Zoo becomes first-time dad at the age of 90 Mommy has lived at Philadelphia Zoo for the past nine decades since April 1932 and is estimated to be 97 years old.

Recent renovations have elevated the park’s allure, adding a 30,000-square-foot skate park and a nature-inspired playground.