The Houston Zoo provides a number of events for the enjoyment and education of our visitors. We publish an event schedule to help you make the most of your visit to the Zoo. Please remember that sometimes our stars, the animals, just don’t cooperate! Since their participation is voluntary and since many things can happen on a daily basis, we hope you will understand that published schedules are subject to change.
We hope you enjoy meeting our animals and our staff!
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WHO
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WHEN
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WHAT
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WHERE
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Petting Zoo
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9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (summer)
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (winter)
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Enjoy the excitement of direct contact with our goats and sheep.
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John P. McGovern Children's Zoo
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Natural Encounters
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10:00, 12:00 p.m.,
1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Keeper Chat
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Natural Encounters
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Fruit Bat
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10:30 a.m.
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Watch the Zoo's fruit bat colony eat a "batty brunch".
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John P. McGovern Children's Zoo
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Sea Lions
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10:30 a.m.
and
2:30 p.m.
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Watch as our sea lions demonstrate their charm and athletic ability.
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Sea Lion Exhibit
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Story Safari
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10:30 and 11:00 a.m.
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An interactive story for children of all ages.
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Butterfly Amphitheater
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Reptiles
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11:00 a.m. Sat & Sun
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Learn about the wonderful world of reptiles in this interactive program.
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Reptile & Amphibian Building
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Zooper Challenge
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11:30 a.m.
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Zooper Challenge
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Butterfly Amphitheater
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Piranha
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11:00 a.m.
(Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs)
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Feeding Demonstration
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Natural Encounters
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Zooper Challenge
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12:30 p.m.
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Zooper Challenge
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Butterfly Amphitheater
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Animal Presentation
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1:30 p.m.
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Keeper Presentation with Live Animals
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Butterfly Amphitheater
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Asiatic Elephants
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1:30 p.m.
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Elephant Training Demonstration and Keeper Chat.
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Elephant Exhibit
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Sea Turtle
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1:30 p.m.
(Tues, Thurs and Sat)
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Keeper Chat
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Aquarium
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1:30 p.m. (Sun, Mon, and Fri) |
Keeper Chat |
Aquarium |
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Babirusa
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2:00 p.m.
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Check out this species of wild pig at their feeding time.
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Wortham World of Primates
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Pelicans
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3:00 p.m.
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See the pelicans eat the "Catch of the Day".
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John P. McGovern Children's Zoo
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Birds
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3:30 p.m.
Fri, Sat & Sun
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Join us for Bird Discovery and get the scoop on some of the Zoo's feathered friends.
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Tropical Bird House
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Zoo Adventures
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3:00 and 3:30 p.m.
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Zoo Adventures |
Werler Stage
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Other Animal Areas
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See Plan Your Day Kiosk
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Check the Plan Your Day Kiosk for keeper chats throughout the Zoo in areas such as Carnivores, Primates, Meerkats, and Hoofed Animals
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See Plan Your Day Kiosk
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