Medical Miracle, Lalo the Giraffe, Passes Away After 12 Years
January 26, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that Zoo staff announce the passing of a beloved member of its reticulated giraffe herd, Lalo. Lalo was humanely euthanized on Tuesday, January 25th due to complications stemming from a leg injury he sustained in his youth. The injury had begun to significantly impact his quality of life. When he […]
Zoo Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Social Media Campaign
April 8, 2021
On September 3rd, 2021, the Gladys Porter Zoo will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. It was on a Friday in 1971 that the Zoo lifted its gate to the public for the first time. To celebrate its 50th birthday, the Gladys Porter Zoo will be launching a social media campaign, which aims to highlight the wonderful community […]