Hot Out There? Take a Cool Half-Day Trip to the Zoo
Keep cool at the zoo - even in the hottest weather, you can visit the zoo and beat the heat. Here's a half-day itinerary that includes all our air-conditioned exhibits. Read more...
Experiencing Nature Inspires Us to Protect It
Explore exotic and affordable destinations with the Houston Zoo Safari Central Travel Program! Read more...
Elephant Open House, Saturday, July 25 at 8 a.m.
Methai, Tess, Shanti, Tucker, and Thai invite you to explore their home – their very LARGE home! Read more...
Houston Zoo Breaks All-Time Attendance Record
On Thursday, June 25, Zoo member Jennifer Taylor and her son Reagan made Houston Zoo history when they walked through the Zoo’s entrance. Read more...
Spain has Picasso. France has Monet. The Houston Zoo has Cheyenne.
Artists come in all shapes and sizes, all ages and skill levels, and now – in all species. Cheyenne, a 36-year-old orangutan, is our local art scholar. Read more...
Houston Zoo Daily News
Visit the giraffes!
- Our keepers present more than two dozen Meet the Keeper Talks every day! View today's list...
- Natural Encounters will close early at 6 p.m.on July 11 for a private event.
- The Houston Zoo is striving to make our world a greener place. See some of our "green" initiatives...
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Wild Events and Activities at the Houston Zoo
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Member Mornings
Become a Zoo Member and enjoy monthly Member Mornings presentations. You'll have a chance to hear from one of our Zoo's experts and gain professional insight about Houston Zoo animals.
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Early Childhood Education Programs
Explore the world of animals and wild places with the Houston Zoo, through these hands-on programs for ages zero through senior adults!
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Private Tours
The Houston Zoo offers a variety of private tours. Zoo tours make perfect gifts for animal lovers, add memorable moments to client meetings and family reunions, or just make your next Zoo day extra special.
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Call of the Wild Lecture Series: Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, September 10 at 7pm
The Houston Zoo's 2009-10 Call of the Wild Lecture Series will begin its new season in September 2009 with an exciting lineup of guest speakers. Members: $10 Non-member: $15
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Bowling for Rhinos, Saturday, July 25 at 6 pm
Join the Houston Zoo for an evening of bowling, fun and conservation! All proceeds will go towards supporting rhino conservation. $25 Adult $10 Child
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Houston Zoo Television
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Judith and the Arizona Black Rattlesnake
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Check out the Houston Zoo Television series on our media page. This week we feature a video of Judith and an Arizona Black Rattlesnake. |
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Get Connected to the Houston Zoo
- The Houston Zoo Blog Here you can catch up on the latest news and rare photos of new-borns and special Zoo happenings! The Houston Zoo Blog >>
- The Education Blog Learn about the animals the zoo works with, including details about their habits, diets, and much more. The Education Blog >>
- The Cheetah Dog Blog Get the most recent updates and news about our unique family comprised of cheetahs and dogs. The Cheetah Dog Blog >>
- Wild Conservation Blog Your information source when it comes to wild conservation news and reports. Wild Conservation Blog >>
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