Warthogs Now on Exhibit
December 4, 2019
Never before seen at the Zoo. They have finally arrived! Two male warthogs (Phacocherus africanus) have made their debut this week at the Gladys Porter Zoo. These two brothers, Leonardo and Rollo, arrived from the Indianapolis Zoo and have earned the title of Gladys Porter Zoo’s very first warthogs. They may not be the most […]
Rare Monitor Lizards on Exhibit in Herpetarium
December 21, 2018
We have two very special lizards new to the zoo! These are Gray’s monitors (Varanus olivaceus), also called Butaan dragons! They came to us from the Los Angeles Zoo. We are very happy to have them on display in a newly renovated exhibit inside the Herpetarium. Native to the Philippine Islands, Gray’s monitors are unique in terms of […]