Hundreds gather on Galveston-area beaches for NestFest to make the coast safe and welcoming for nesting sea turtles and shorebirds. Take part in tomorrow’s cleanup and make a difference for local wildlife.

A look at the heavy-duty process keeping the ocean floor at Flower Garden Banks in the Gulf healthy for future generations.

Across the continent there are only 20,000 lions left in the wild. In the east African nation of Kenya there are only 2500. Thankfully, incredible work is taking place to restore the lion population there.

‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild’ is the highest-rated weekend animal program on TV. The hosts, Peter Gross and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, recently came to the Houston Zoo to film portions of an upcoming episode.  Learn more about why this show has been so special to audiences since 1963, and why the producers brought their production to Houston.

Join the Houston Life crew at Trinity Bay at Wallisville, where they join a team of researchers collecting microplastics for an important environmental survey.

Make a splash this month by cutting back on plastic waste and joining a coffee cup challenge to help clean our shorelines.

As summer heats up, so does water waste. Here are some easy ways to save water at home, including a rain barrel to help you save up to 1,300 gallons.

With only one and a half days left in Kenya, the clock was ticking and we were starting to feel the pressure of coming all the way to Africa without seeing a lion. Then, the call came.

Between our morning safari and our afternoon/evening one, we spent more than eight hours driving around Samburu National Reserve with members of the Ewaso Lions team. They spotted lion tracks, but we didn’t find the lions themselves.

We went from home to home in the Sasaab village with a veterinarian team from the Ewaso Lions organization that treated and assessed several animals. Their goal is to mitigate the spread of disease between pets, livestock, and wildlife. Several diseases have impacted wildlife, including rabies and distemper.

We first had the honor of meeting the women of the Mama Simba team. They work under the direction of the Ewaso Lions organization based in what is known as the Westgate Conservancy here in northern Kenya. They are a dedicated group of women who are on the front lines trying to restore the grasslands in the Samburu region in Kenya.

We first had the honor of meeting the women of the Mama Simba team. They work under the direction of the Ewaso Lions organization based in what is known as the Westgate Conservancy here in northern Kenya. They are a dedicated group of women who are on the front lines trying to restore the grasslands in the Samburu region in Kenya.

Within ten minutes of entering the reserve, we came across wildlife that were simply amazing to witness in their natural habitat. We saw a huge bull elephant, multiple giraffes, ostriches, a number of impala and antelope, & several species of birds. It was a fantastic way to start our time inside Samburu!

Our KPRC 2 team is once again partnered with the Houston Zoo to spotlight the Zoo's global conservation work that Houstonians make possible. On this trip, we will be tracking & observing the lion prides that exist in Samburu with the Ewaso Lions organization!

Take a trip to Galveston and explore a hidden nature sanctuary that's helping the Gulf Coast ecosystem thrive. Join the team at non-profit Artist Boat for a tour of the Coastal Heritage Preserve, where they're working to protect over 1,000 acres of undeveloped land.

This incredible recycling program shows you the ins and outs of protecting our waterways in an unexpected way.

For those of you who missed the TV special you can watch it here:

Explores the eco-friendly side of Moody Gardens, highlighting its conservation programs and how visitors can actively support wildlife protection while enjoying the attractions. From recycling old electronics to meeting penguins during art sessions, discover how your visit can make a real impact.

KPRC 2's Chief Meteorologist teams up with Moody Gardens to bring awareness about the health of coral reefs in a new upcoming documentary. Get a first look before its premiere tomorrow night.

Surprising science and life in our backyard ocean

Tune in Thursday April 24 at 7:00 p.m.

It's the largest annual waterway cleanup in Texas happening on March 29. Find out how to be part of an initiative that keeps the Galveston Bay watershed healthy and trash-free.

Keep Houston green and healthy! A look at the Galveston Bay Estuary Program and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department's efforts in revitalizing the natural habitat.

More than 8,000 acres of saltwater wetlands and more than 80,000 of freshwater wetlands have been lost in the Galveston Bay system over the last two decades. The staggering numbers come from the Galveston Bay Foundation, which is actively working to improve the situation, in part because the wetlands serve as a habitat for wildlife and provide a buffer for storm surge. As the wetlands vanish, we become more vulnerable to flooding and water quality issues.

Akobi, a four-year-old pygmy hippo, has arrived at the Houston Zoo from the San Francisco Zoo as part of a global conservation effort under the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan Program.

Have you ever heard of an ocelot? Much like their size, their remaining population is small. Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera chatted with Peter Gros, wildlife expert and co-host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild about the efforts to save their habitat and how the Houston Zoo is playing a critical role.

Watch the extended version of the show to see even more of the adventure and the work being done to save animals like gorillas, grey crowned cranes, and zebras.

More than a billion birds fly over Houston’s night skies during migration season, and there are simple things Houstonians can do to keep them safe during their journey.

We proudly present: Saving Wildlife: Return to Rwanda, a captivating one-hour special that highlights the remarkable efforts of the Houston Zoo to protect endangered animals in their natural habitats.

Practical tips for starting your sustainability journey.

An entire team of NOAA scientists works to study the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

KPRC 2 chief meteorologist Anthony Yanez is on assignment at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

KPRC 2 met Dr. Olivier Nsengimana in Rwanda while there learning about conservation programs the Houston Zoo supports. He’s currently the founder and executive director of the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA), a group that got its start saving grey crowned cranes.

The Houston Life crew is at the Houston Zoo learning about the zoo's conservation efforts while having fun.

The Houston Zoo's Veterinary Team invites Houston Life behind the scenes to observe while a sedated Monocled Cobra receives an exam. We also learn how the Houston Zoo's efforts impact wildlife around the globe.

See images of animals spotted during our tour of part of one of Africa's oldest national parks - Akagera.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, our KPRC 2 team in Rwanda explored the Rugezi Marsh in Rwanda and learned about many initiatives the Houston Zoo supports through the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Fund.

Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, our KPRC 2 team in Rwanda went on a trek with the Gorilla Doctors and visited a school benefiting from Conservation Heritage-Turambe

Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, our KPRC 2 team in Rwanda visited the Gorilla Doctors Headquarters and Conservation Heritage-Turambe

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, our KPRC 2 team in Rwanda visited the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Headquarters located less than 30 minutes away from the town of Musanze.

The very first program we produced with the Houston Zoo was “Saving Gorillas: From Houston to Rwanda.” Now, nine years later, we’re headed back to see the progress of work being done to save gorillas, birds, and so many incredible species native to the small African country.

The very first program we produced with the Houston Zoo was “Saving Gorillas: From Houston to Rwanda.” Now, nine years later, we’re headed back to see the progress of work being done to save gorillas, birds, and so many incredible species native to the small African country.

One woman’s passion project to restore an oyster reef that was destroyed during Hurricane Ike is making history.

ERCOT is calling on Texans to voluntarily conserve electricity usage due to extreme temperatures, continued high demand, and unexpected loss of thermal generation.

Peter Riger was the Houston Zoo’s Vice President of Conservation and Education, managing an international network of projects and partnerships. KPRC 2 was fortunate to get to know him over the last several years through our documentary work with the zoo.

Teenagers who want to work closely with Houston Zoo animals can become a Zoo Crew Explorer.

The Houston Zoo supports several initiatives to save wild animals and you can take action too.

As families file into the Houston Zoo to experience the new Galápagos Islands habitat, they’re making a difference for conservation efforts around the globe. Funding that comes in from guests allows the Zoo to support projects that are saving wildlife. Members of our KPRC 2 team traveled with the Houston Zoo to the Galápagos Islands ahead of the opening of the new exhibit and witnessed firsthand what’s being done to save giant tortoises, sea turtles, sea lions, marine iguanas, and penguins.

One of the most magical places on Earth can be experienced at a one-of-a-kind exhibit at the Houston Zoo starting this week. The Galápagos Islands habitat opens to the public on April 7.

When the Houston Zoo opens its new Galápagos Islands habitat in April, it will represent a connection to the Islands that began years ago.

In April of 2023 the “Saving the Galapagos Islands” habitat opens at the Houston Zoo

KPRC 2 Meteorologist Anthony Yanez talks about his trip to the Galapagos Islands with conservationists from The Houston Zoo

We explore the water creatures that will be represented at the Houston Zoo

How a research center is savig the Galápagos Giant Tortoise

The success story on Santa Cruz

Removing micro-plastic and saving sea turtle eggs

Our journey with the Houston Zoo to the Galápagos Islands started early in the morning Friday. 6 a.m. breakfast, 7 a.m. pick up from our hotel in Quito and it was off to the airport, again. We had flown into Quito, Ecuador from Houston the evening before and caught a few hours of sleep before embarking on the final leg of our trip which would take us to Galápagos for our first day on the Islands.

Our journey with the Houston Zoo to the Galápagos Islands started early in the morning Friday. 6 a.m. breakfast, 7 a.m. pick up from our hotel in Quito and it was off to the airport, again. We had flown into Quito, Ecuador from Houston the evening before and caught a few hours of sleep before embarking on the final leg of our trip which would take us to Galápagos for our first day on the Islands.

Katy is asking its residents to conserve water.

In honor of the Houston Zoo’s centennial birthday, KPRC 2 is proud to present a primetime special highlighting the zoo’s growth, its impact on our community, and the incredible work the zoo does around the globe to save wildlife.

You can get free butterfly garden seeds in an effort to save monarch butterflies in Texas, y’all.

Houston artist Grant Maniér could be defined as a Renaissance man.

While Brazil may be known for its beaches and the Amazon Rainforest, another part of the South American country attracts tourists from all over the world eager to easily see incredible wildlife everywhere.

HOUSTON Learn how your family can save interesting animals across our state in our KPRC2 special, 'Saving Wildlife: Texas.' In Saving Wildlife: Texas, anchors Keith Garvin, Sofia Ojeda, and Courtney Zavala and their children team up with the Houston Zoo to learn about the wildlife around our state and whats being done to make sure those animals dont disappear forever. Whooping cranes are one of three species highlighted in the new Katherine G. McGovern Texas Wetlands habitat at the Houston Zoo. Courtesy Getty ImagesCourtesy Getty ImagesBALD EAGLESThe bald eagle in the Texas Wetlands at the Houston Zoo is named Sally Ride. The Houston Zoo supports the Texas Black Bear Alliance and has created bear sighting signs that are posted across our state.

We're told he has the best eyes for spotting wildlife as we drive through the Pantanal. Day Five: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019We woke up hopeful Arnaud and Gabriel had a successful night at the giant armadillo burrow. We were told it could take several days for a giant armadillo to enter the trap. There's a sign in the lab to tally the number of people who've seen a giant armadillo at Baia das Pedras since 2010. This particular giant armadillo has a tracking device implanted, but it only sends a signal for four hours in the morning.

With the help of Peter Riger from the Houston Zoo and a Brazilian man who had been sent to pick us up, the airline assured Andy his bag would come on the very next flight. Friday, Sept. 27, 2019Its 10 p.m. in Houston and I'm starting to write from the plane sitting at Bush Intercontinental Airport. The plane just lifted off and we're officially on our way to the Pantanal in Brazil. We're in good company with two members of the Houston Zoo team. Once on the ground in Brazil, well meet with people who are working every day to save wildlife in the region and whose efforts are supported by the Houston Zoo.

(The leech that surprised me yesterday in the shower at the Field Center was much more freaky.) We headed back up the river ready for dinner and an evening walk through the woods near the Field Center. DAY 4It's now Monday afternoon at the Danau Girang Field Center in the middle of the jungle in Borneo. We landed in Sandakan, Malaysia and were greeted by team members from the Field Center where we are staying. As for the water, Houston Zoo social media guy Ryan is also apparently pretty good at bailing water.

HOUSTON – KPRC2 and the Houston Zoo are proud to bring you the special, 'Saving Madagascar.' KPRC2's Rachel McNeill and her family traveled to the exotic island filled with animals not found anywhere else in the world. The people of Madagascar need help too. [PHOTOS: Exploring Madagascar's wildlife at the Houston Zoo]In 'Saving Madagascar,' you'll learn about the dangers threatening families and wildlife and how you and the Houston Zoo can help save the island. [PHOTOS: Exploring Madagascar]Click here to learn more about the Houston Zoo’s Saving Wildlife programs.

HOUSTON In case you missed our special "Saving Gorillas: From Houston to Rwanda," you can watch it in the video player above. Andy Cerota traveled to Africa to see how the Houston Zoo and Houstonians are making a difference by helping bring gorillas back from the brink of extinction. The special leads up to the new gorilla exhibit at the Houston Zoo opening to the public on May 22. For more information, visit HoustonZoo.org/gorillas. To learn more about how to visit Rwanda and what to do there, click over to www.RwandaTourism.com.