From gorillas to goats, the Houston Zoo has vaccinated a wide range of susceptible animals against the COVID-19 virus. In early spring, the Zoo received 200 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed and donated by Zoetis, a veterinary pharmaceutical company. To date, 94 Zoo animals have been vaccinated with no significant adverse effects. ⁣ ⁣ "The health and well-being of our animals is our top priority, and the vaccine adds another layer of protection," said Kevin Hodge, vice president of animal pr

32K views · 1.2K reactions | Hip-hip-hooray. Meet Akobi, our pygmy hippo. Members, join us for our next Member Morning tomorrow at 8am and meet our newest resident. | Houston Zoo | Facebook

34K views · 1.1K reactions | Moo Deng, who? There’s a new face at Houston Zoo. Meet Akobi, a four-and-a-half-year-old male pygmy hippo that moved here from San Francisco as part of a breeding recommendation from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) Program. Guests can spot Akobi next to the bongos as he gets acquainted in his new home. Read more: bit.ly/3NR3Rh6 | Houston Zoo | Facebook

1.1K views · 49 reactions | One of our conservation partners, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, recently visited the Houston Zoo. We got to showcase our entire Zoo, including a tour of our South America’s Pantanal exhibit, with Dr. Tara Stoinski, the Fund’s president and CEO. Learn more about how the Zoo supports them in our blog: bit.ly/44Coy7C | Houston Zoo | Facebook