In observance of World Giraffe Day, the Gladys Porter Zoo is collaborating with a local author whose children’s book series ...

Dec. 3—Gladys Porter Zoo becomes aglow once again with Zoo Nights & Lights each night Friday through Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. This year's light fest is presented by McDonald's. GPZ said the ...

Oct. 6—The Gladys Porter Zoo will receive a substantial makeover of its existing footprint according to a new 10-year master plan unveiled on Wednesday. Among the many changes contained in the ...

Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas is providing care for 19 baby Mexican spider monkeys who were confiscated from smugglers. The monkeys can be sold for up to $8,000.

Ben, the 4-year-old Andean bear who twice escaped from his enclosure at the St. Louis Zoo in February, will be transferred to the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville.(JoEllen Toler. Courtesy of the ...

The Gladys Porter Zoo on Wednesday shared footage that might make you want to run out and purchase a snow cone. “There's snow problem a snow cone can't fix!” the zoo exclaimed via X.

The Gladys Porter Zoo has taken in 19 infant Mexican spider monkeys, most of which were seized from smugglers at the southern border. San Antonio Express-News Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main ...

Neb, a 17-year-old white tiger and ambassador for his species, was euthanized at Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville due to advanced age-related issues. Courtesy of the Gladys Porter Zoo.

Gladys Porter Zoo veterinary staff euthanized Neb, a 17-year-old white tiger, as medical remedies couldn't resolve the tiger's severe mobility issues, the zoo wrote in a Monday Facebook post.

Jan. 17—Gladys Porter Zoo officials are "befuddled" as to what caused the death of five stingrays in its aquatics exhibit. The five stingrays were found dead Monday morning. They were last seen ...