Moody Gardens celebrates first-ever Humboldt penguin hatch
| March 27, 2026
The Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid recently hatched three Humboldt penguin chicks for the first time ever. Here’s what you need to know.
Port Aransas’s much-loved alligator Boots finds new home at Gator Country
| February 25, 2026
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Boots the alligator has become a neighborhood icon in Port Aransas. He was recently relocated to Beaumont’s Gator Country.
San Antonio Zoo hatches two Congo Peafowl chicks, one of Africa’s most elusive birds
| February 5, 2026
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Two Congo peafowl chicks recently hatched at the San Antonio Zoo. Here’s everything you need to know about this rare bird.
Shell-ebration in the Gulf: Over 100 sea turtles swim free again
| February 2, 2026
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Last Thursday, over 100 sea turtles were safely released back into Gulf waters after experiencing the effects of cold-stunning. Here’s what you need to know.
Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends
| January 12, 2026
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From fountains to fenced play areas, find dog parks in Houston where your pup can exercise and socialize year-round.
The San Antonio Zoo’s new gorilla habitat, Congo Falls, swings open
| December 12, 2025
This weekend, the San Antonio Zoo is officially opening its gorilla habitat. Here’s everything you need to know about Congo Falls.