Ellen Trout Zoo

If you don't mind the drive, one big Texas zoo is letting teachers in free for the rest of the month, and friends that go along can get big discounts too.  Road trip!

The zoo in Lufkin just added a rare baby animal.  And in Tyler, a big expansion is making progress and should be finished this spring. Our zoos in East Texas may not be the biggest in Texas, but they're unique, interesting, and they keep on growing.

Most of us artificial Christmas tree users are hauling the tree up to the attic this week. If you're the real tree type, there are options to recycle it, and maybe even help the animals at Ellen Trout Zoo while you're at it.

The moment we have all been waiting for is here! This Saturday at 10 am, Ashur the white lion cub will make his debut with his mother and father.

Ellen Trout Zoo needs your support. Take some time today and help your Zoo bring Gorillas to Lufkin. If you want this purposed exhibit to happen, here's what you do.

It's official! 1,000 people in East Texas have spoken, and now the beautiful white lion cub has a name. Want to meet him in person?

The new baby white lion at Ellen Trout Zoo is approaching 2 weeks old, and needs a name! Click the link in the story to vote, so we will all know what to call him!

Earth Day is all about learning to live in greener ways, and there are several ways to do it in Lufkin. The Ellen Trout Zoo is getting into Earth Day too.

We are getting ready for night one of Free Movies In The Park (Wednesday Oct 7th) at Ellen Trout Park. We gave everyone a few helpful hints and basic rules of the night last year, so I'm just posting these tips again to make sure everyone has a good time.

We are getting ready for night one of Free Movies In The Park tonight (Wednesday Oct 15th) at Ellen Trout Park. I will be there broadcasting live from the event starting at 4pm! I wanted to make sure you were aware of everything that is going on so you can be prepared! Get there early for the best seats!

Do you know what a Bay Duiker is? Without Googling it?

The new lion cub at the Ellen Trout Zoo has a name! It's been a summer of births at the zoo, with several intriguing new babies born. The lion cub has been named Sango. The city says the name has meaning - Sango is the Yoruba god of lightning and thunder. We've got a chance to catch a sneak peak at the little lion cub this weekend, but we'll have to be on our toes.