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Elephants At The Houston Zoo Have A Bigger Playground

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on May 25, 2017 · The new habitat took a year to complete and allows visitors to have an unobstructed view of the bull elephants.

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New Abortion Laws Switch Focus From Women to Doctors

Posted on August 27, 2014 · Texas is one of 26 states that have passed the controversial "TRAP" laws

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A 90-year-old Houston tortoise named Mr. Pickles just became a father of 3. It’s a big ‘dill’

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Posted on March 23, 2023 · It's significant, according to officials with the Houston Zoo, because the radiated tortoise is a critically endangered species whose numbers are in decline.

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University of Houston’s new mascot cubs make first public appearance at Houston Zoo

Posted on February 17, 2023 · Shasta VII and Louie will soon begin making appearances in connection with UH events.

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Houston Zoo finds intentional cut to mesh fencing of pelican habitat

Celeste Schurman

Posted on February 8, 2023 · The vandalization of the Houston Zoo's Brown Pelican habitat comes after several animals were stolen from a zoo in Dallas.

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Holiday Light Displays, Activities & Short-Distance Trips from Houston

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on December 12, 2022 · Great ideas of activities to do with your family this holiday season.

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