Houston Zoo visitors can now see the University of Houston’s cub mascots as they explore their new habitat. Shasta VII and Louie were first found at four weeks old in October 2022.

In honor of National Mascot Day, Houston shared the original story on social media of how their version of the Cougar came to be. RELATED: How to Watch Washington State Cougar Football in 2024 ...

Shasta VI, a cougar at the Houston Zoo and the live mascot for the University of Houston, was euthanized Thursday after suffering from a progressive spinal disease that had rapidly deteriorated ...