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From big cats to reptiles, these animal sanctuaries in Texas rescue wildlife in need and promote conservation.

8 animal sanctuaries in Texas (+ the cute critters you’ll see at each one)

by Sydni Ellis

| April 2, 2026

animals | cats | Community | conservation | DALLAS | EQUALITY | FAMILY | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | News | pet adoption | pets | San Antonio | STATE | TEXAS | tyler | wildlife | wylie
From big cats to reptiles, these animal sanctuaries in Texas rescue wildlife in need and promote conservation.
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Moody Gardens celebrates first-ever Humboldt penguin hatch

by Sam Cohen

| March 27, 2026

animals | galveston | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | Houston news | HTX | HTX-hardgate
The Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid recently hatched three Humboldt penguin chicks for the first time ever. Here’s what you need to know.
Boots has been safely captured and relocated to Beaumont’s Gator Country, where he’ll be with other similarly sized gators.

Port Aransas’s much-loved alligator Boots finds new home at Gator Country

by Sam Cohen

| February 25, 2026

animals | Beaumont | Boots the alligator | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | Gator Country | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | neighborhoods | News | outdoors | Port Aransas | SAFETY | TEXAS
Boots the alligator has become a neighborhood icon in Port Aransas. He was recently relocated to Beaumont’s Gator Country.
The San Antonio Zoo is celebrating the recent hatching of two Congo peafowl chicks.

San Antonio Zoo hatches two Congo Peafowl chicks, one of Africa’s most elusive birds

by Sam Cohen

| February 5, 2026

animals | Congo peafowl | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | SA-hardgate | san antonio zoo | SATX | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Two Congo peafowl chicks recently hatched at the San Antonio Zoo. Here’s everything you need to know about this rare bird.
102 sea turtles were safely released back into Gulf waters on Thursday, January 29.

Shell-ebration in the Gulf: Over 100 sea turtles swim free again

by Sam Cohen

| February 2, 2026

cold-stunning | CULTURE | Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | local politics | sea turtles | TEXAS | turle rehabilitation
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 is teeming with dog parks—so many that no matter where you live or work, you can find a pup-friendly park nearby.

Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends

by Rebecca Deurlein

| January 12, 2026

animals | Community | CULTURE | dog parks | dogs | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | outdoors | pets | recreation | THINGS TO DO
From fountains to fenced play areas, find dog parks in Houston where your pup can exercise and socialize year-round.
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