The Houston Zoo partners with BlueSprig Pediatrics to improve the experience for guests with autism, making the zoo more sensory-friendly and inclusive.

The Houston Zoo welcomed a four-year-old pygmy hippo named Akobi from San Francisco Zoo to join its Species Survival Plan Program and conservation efforts.

The Conroe City Council decided against Texas Litter Control running the Conroe Animal Shelter over concerns of state law conflicts and a need for city oversight.

Texas is gearing up for waterfowl hunting season, with a slight increase in duck numbers reported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, despite potential migratory delays due to warm weather. Hunters must comply with several TPWD requirements.

The SJRA is seeking partners to revive Lake Conroe Park through innovative proposals for its amenities, after Montgomery County closed it due to high operational costs.

The article discusses a great blue heron at Brays Bayou entangled in trash, impeding its ability to eat, and the community's efforts to help, highlighting the impact of human waste on wildlife.

Kemah, Texas, began constructing its largest park, rewilding an old army site with a $4.5-$6 million project to be completed in phases. The first phase includes a trail and playground for a 2025 completion.

Over 1,000 pets were adopted at the PETCO Love Mega Adoption event in Houston, with 689 dogs and 444 cats finding homes, fees waived on the second day.

The Seabrook City Council will allocate $600,000 from federal funds to enhance local parks with new amenities by 2025, including shade structures, updated restrooms, a pickleball court, and solar trail lighting.

A video captured an alligator body surfing near Galveston's Pirates Beach, with experts stating such saltwater visits by alligators are normal, often for parasite removal.

Galveston Bay is becoming a nursery for more baby bull sharks due to warmer waters; however, researchers see no human threat and possible ecosystem benefits.

The CDC has implemented new rules for importing dogs into the U.S., with a simplified process for low rabies-risk countries and stricter rules for high-risk ones.

The article discusses the details and implications of the upcoming merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, set for July 1st, with a combined value of $8 billion.