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Gladys Porter Zoo breaks ground on new zip line attraction

The Gladys Porter Zoo is opening up a new attraction on its grounds that will allow guests to soar over 100 feet in the air.

32nd annual Boo at the Zoo set for Monday, Tuesday at Gladys Porter in...

Families looking for a spooky good time next week will be rewarded with tricks and treats, courtesy of Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville.

Red Tide Ranger class for volunteer training Saturday at SPI

Registration for the annual Red Tide Ranger training is open for the classroom instruction that will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 30, at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Coastal Studies Lab at 100 Marine Lab Drive, in Isla Blanca Park, on South Padre Island.

‘Artist Talk’ to feature creator of new downtown Brownsville mural

Local artist Jesse James, who painted the new “Welcome to Brownsville” downtown mural, will be the guest speaker at an “Artist Talk” event hosted by the City of Brownsville in collaboration with the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art.

Gladys Porter Zoo slashing weekend prices by as much as 75%

Lions, tigers and bears are awaiting your curious eyes at Gladys Porter Zoo, which is having a special discount for three weekends only where guests can save up to 75% off a regular admission ticket.

Backpacks and bears among festivities at Gladys Porter Zoo kids day on Aug. 5

If you're looking for a fun family activity before it's time to head back to school here's your chance.

100 years young: Gladys Porter Zoo celebrates milestone birthday of Galápagos tortoise

BROWNSVILLE — There are a few key elements to throwing a birthday party: a cake, guests and of course, the age of the birthday boy or girl.

Cowen delivers first presentation as mayor of Brownsville

John Cowen Jr. delivered his first presentation as mayor of Brownsville on June 30 for “Friday with the City,” an event put on by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and the city, which took place at the Brownsville Events Center.

Gladys Porter Zoo ready to introduce Ben the bear to visitors

A bear from Missouri known for escaping his exhibit twice in a month, is officially ready to meet the Rio Grande Valley.

Remembering Penney and her miracle baby

BROWNSVILLE — As a photojournalist, I have been trekking out to the Gladys Porter Zoo for nearly four years now. It is always a place that keeps me on my toes.