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Updated 4:46 pm, Tuesday, April 11, 2017
On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
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On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
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Photo: John Register/Houston Zoo
On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
Photo: John Register/Houston Zoo
On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
Photo: John Register/Houston Zoo
On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
Photo: John Register/Houston Zoo
On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
Click through to see some of the changes at the Houston Zoo in 2016…
On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
Click through to see some of the changes at the Houston Zoo
Photo: John Register/Houston Zoo
While new arrivals into the zoo family captivated patrons we also said goodbye to a handful of beloved residents that spent years on display.
Click through to see what all happened at the Houston Zoo this year…
While new arrivals into the zoo family captivated patrons we also said goodbye to a handful of beloved residents that spent years on
Photo: Stephanie Adams, Houston Zoo
RIP MTEMBEI
Mtembei, an 8-year-old giraffe, was euthanized in February after a significant fall. The 1.5-ton Masai giraffe could not get to his feet despite the effort of zookeepers and a veterinary team. Those staff members gave the giraffe pain medication, fluids and supportive care. They had to make the sad decision to euthanize the giraffe when it was clear after several hours that he could not stand on his own. less
RIP MTEMBEI
Mtembei, an 8-year-old giraffe, was euthanized in February after a significant fall. The 1.5-ton Masai giraffe could not get to his feet despite the effort of zookeepers and a veterinary team. Those … more
NEW GIRL
In early August the zoo welcomed Angel, a 29-year-old western lowland gorilla, coming to Houston from the Denver Zoo. She soon became part of the Robert & Janice McNair Foundation Great Ape Gallery. less
NEW GIRL
In early August the zoo welcomed Angel, a 29-year-old western lowland gorilla, coming to Houston from the Denver Zoo. She soon became part of the Robert & Janice McNair Foundation Great Ape … more
Photo: Stephanie Adams | Houston Zoo
RIP JONATHAN
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, the zoo announced that Jonathan, the zoo’s 18-year-old male lion, had died after medical staff discovered a severe blood clotting issue and a low white blood cell count. He arrived at the zoo in 2006 and was a hit with patrons. less
RIP JONATHAN
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, the zoo announced that Jonathan, the zoo’s 18-year-old male lion, had died after medical staff discovered a severe blood clotting issue and a low white blood cell … more
Photo: Stephanie Adams/Houston Zoo
Towards the middle of November the zoo gained a male Bornean orangutan named Pumpkin, who was relocated from the small Jackson Zoo in Jackson, Mississippi. Pumpkin joined five other orangutans at the Houston Zoo: Cheyenne, Aurora, Kelly, Indah, and Rudi. It’s hoped that he will mate with Kelly and continue to increase the numbers of the critically-endangered species.
Towards the middle of November the zoo gained a male Bornean orangutan named Pumpkin, who was relocated from the small Jackson Zoo in Jackson, Mississippi. Pumpkin joined five other orangutans at the
Photo: The Jackson Zoo
SEA LION PUP
TJ, a female California sea lion, was warming hearts over the summer as we got to see her learn the most basic of skills for a sea lion: swimming.
SEA LION PUP
TJ, a female California sea lion, was warming hearts over the summer as we got to see her learn the most basic of skills for a sea lion: swimming.
Photo: Stephanie Adams/Houston Zoo
BYE BYE BLANCO
Back in April the zoo’s popular white alligator, Blanco, relocated to the Crocodile Encounter complex near Texas 288 in the Angleton area after years of lazing about inside the reptile house.
The large reptile has been a fixture of the zoo’s reptile exhibit since 1992, when he came to Houston via the Louisiana Land and Exploration Company.
BYE BYE BLANCO
Back in April the zoo’s popular white alligator, Blanco, relocated to the Crocodile Encounter complex near Texas 288 in the Angleton area after years of lazing about inside the reptile house.
The
Photo: Steve Ueckert, Staff
TINY VIPERS
In late March, three tiny green bush vipers were born at the zoo. They are expected to grow to be between 18-24 inches long, the zoo says. The snakes are typically found in the tropical rainforests of western and central Africa and get their name from their preference for lower bushes rather than the tall canopy trees like some other snakes.
TINY VIPERS
In late March, three tiny green bush vipers were born at the zoo. They are expected to grow to be between 18-24 inches long, the zoo says. The snakes are typically found in the tropical rainforests
Photo: Stephanie Adams/Houston Zoo
In late September the zoo was showing off a newborn anteater born at the zoo. Rio is a giant anteater pup, born to parents Olive and Pablo on Sept. 3.
In late September the zoo was showing off a newborn anteater born at the zoo. Rio is a giant anteater pup, born to parents Olive and Pablo on Sept. 3.
Photo: Stephanie Adams/Houston Zoo
TIGER BEAT
Berani, a three-year-old Malayan tiger, made its Houston Zoo debut Tuesday, March 1, 2016. The 280-pounder was brought to Houston from the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington.
TIGER BEAT
Berani, a three-year-old Malayan tiger, made its Houston Zoo debut Tuesday, March 1, 2016. The 280-pounder was brought to Houston from the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington.
Photo: Stephanie Adams, Stephanie Adams | Houston Zoo
OL’ BLUE HAIR
In February the zoo welcomed a new hatchling, the Victoria crowned pigeon. With a set of bright blue feathers and a great mohawk/pompadour hairdo the bird is one of the most vivid in the zoo. Victoria crowned pigeons, natives to New Guinea, stay close to the ground and for that reason they are extinction-vulnerable. less
OL’ BLUE HAIR
In February the zoo welcomed a new hatchling, the Victoria crowned pigeon. With a set of bright blue feathers and a great mohawk/pompadour hairdo the bird is one of the most vivid in the … more
Photo: Stephanie Adams, Stephanie Adams / Houston Zoo
The zoo let one of its newer residents, Phoenix the Komodo dragon, get some sun and face time with zoo visitors in August. Phoenix, age 2, lived behind the scenes at the zoo for two months getting acclimated to his surroundings. He’s now out and about and thriving.
The zoo let one of its newer residents, Phoenix the Komodo dragon, get some sun and face time with zoo visitors in August. Phoenix, age 2, lived behind the scenes at the zoo for two months getting
Photo: Stephanie Adams/Houston Zoo
FIESTA TIME
After the kind of year that planet Earth had in 2016 (David Bowie and Prince dying, Brexit and those weird Cheeto things at Burger King) sometimes you just need to watch a llama named Fiesta enjoying the breeze from a leaf blower to bring you back to life. See here. less
FIESTA TIME
After the kind of year that planet Earth had in 2016 (David Bowie and Prince dying, Brexit and those weird Cheeto things at Burger King) sometimes you just need to watch a llama named Fiesta … more
Photo: Pin Lim, Freelance
JANUARY BABY
The soo welcomed the new year with the birth of a female gerenuk calf named January, born on January 9, 2016. Gerenuks are a species of long-necked gazelle, according to the zoo staff, that are known to be freakishly cute. less
JANUARY BABY
The soo welcomed the new year with the birth of a female gerenuk calf named January, born on January 9, 2016. Gerenuks are a species of long-necked gazelle, according to the zoo staff, that are … more
Photo: Stephanie Adams, Houston Zoo
NEW DOGS
In April the soo announced the addition of a few new residents, three female African painted dogs. The trio of dogs were introduced to the zoo’s pair of elderly African painted dog. These new pups are two and three years old and came from a zoo in the United Kingdom. less
NEW DOGS
In April the soo announced the addition of a few new residents, three female African painted dogs. The trio of dogs were introduced to the zoo’s pair of elderly African painted dog. These new pups are … more
Photo: Stephanie Adams / Houston Zoo
In September the zoo welcomed Joshua, a male Masai giraffe, from the Virginia Zoo. He joined the
Houston Zoo family at the recommendation of the Giraffe Species Survival
Plan of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The hope is that he will sire calves with female Masai giraffes in the Houston herd.
In September the zoo welcomed Joshua, a male Masai giraffe, from the Virginia Zoo. He joined the Houston Zoo family at the recommendation of the Giraffe Species Survival Plan of the
On Tuesday the Houston Zoo was happy to announce that a female baby Masai giraffe was born on the grounds, the first birth at the zoo since February.
According to the Houston Zoo, the calf was born at the McGovern Giraffe Barn at the African Forest on Monday morning just after 9 a.m.
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Labor lasted around two hours, after a pregnancy of just over a year.
The mother, Tyra, and the newborn are currently bonding behind closed doors at the zoo with keepers and veterinarians keeping tabs on them. Typically newborn giraffes weigh around 150 pounds and stand six feet tall.
PURE JOY: No one is happier than this llama at the Houston Zoo enjoying a breeze
The new addition should be on display within a few days, according to zoo staff. As you can see in the video below the giraffe is still getting the hang of walking.
The Houston Zoo is now home to six Masai giraffes.
Stay tuned for a name for the giraffe, as that announcement usually comes within a few weeks of the animal’s debut.
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