The Monroe County Legislature overwhelmingly approved a $6.7 million contract with CambridgeSeven to design the Seneca Park ...

The Oklahoma City Zoo's habitat for gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees is in the running for USA Today's 10 Best Zoo ...

Orangutans can live around 35-40 years in the wild, while the oldest orangutan to live in captivity died at age 62, according ...

One of the Houston Zoo's oldest and most beloved institutions is closing in spring because of its aging infrastructure, ...

The oldest orangutan at the Houston Zoo died Sunday morning while in recovery after undergoing an emergency exam to diagnose and treat an illness. Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan, had a severe ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished residents, Cheyenne, a 52-year-old orangutan who died unexpectedly on Sunday morning. Zoo officials said Cheyenne ...

"Cheyenne was a remarkable individual," the zoo said in a statement. "She was a smart and strong-willed orangutan. While she was the oldest orangutan at the Houston Zoo, she was probably the ...

Her personality made her a great foster parent to multiple young orangutans, and her maternal instincts were an asset to the zoo’s Species Survival Program. Combined with her incredible maternal ...

The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.

which includes orangutans, tigers, sloth bears and various birds; and the seasonal Butterfly Garden. The zoo also welcomes temporary exhibits, and in the past has hosted "Dinosaur Discovery ...