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The Houston Zoo's 10 Cutest Baby-Animal Pictures

The Houston Zoo has a new calf, Sam, according to a tweet today. The Zoo is getting pretty efficient at spreading the news of cutie-wootie widdle baby animals, and who can blame them? We decided to comb the Zoo's Flickr page for 10 of the best zoo-baby pictures. 10. Cocquerel's sifaka This smells ... More >>

An Orangutan Predicts Longhorn Victory Tonight, But Can Such Animals Be Trusted?

Everyone knows orangutans like to wear people clothes or tool around with Clint Eastwood, but they're also famed football oddsmakers. To wit: Bruno, an o-tan at the Los Angeles Zoo, has predicted UT will beat Alabama tonight. In what might be interpreted as a not-so-subtle allusion to the sport's la ... More >>

Easter in the Gardens

Kids have a date with the big Bunny

Cryin' for Crikey

Kids have a date with the big Bunny

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Shine your boots and bust out your cowboy hat -- it's that rodeo time of year

Best Zoo Animal

Bo the warthog

Best Pet Pharmacy

BCP Veterinary Pharmacy

Best Zoo Animal

Orangutan, Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, (713)523-5888

Bless the Beasts and Kids

Orangutan, Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, (713)523-5888

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Orangutan, Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, (713)523-5888

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Orangutan, Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, (713)523-5888

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Orangutan, Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, (713)523-5888

Humping to Please

The Christmas season isn't a holiday for Houston's camels

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The Christmas season isn't a holiday for Houston's camels

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The Christmas season isn't a holiday for Houston's camels