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Time To Get Rolling Again For Rhinoceros Conservation
Release Date:
2-Jul-08
Author or Contact:
Brian Hill
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The Houston Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers Hosts Bowling for Rhinos 2008, July 25 at Palace Lanes, 4191 Bellaire Blvd.
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Time To Get Rolling Again For Rhinoceros Conservation
GETTING SQUIRRELY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
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12-Jun-08
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Brian Hill
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Harris' Antelope Squirrels Born at Award Winning Natural Encounters Building
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GETTING SQUIRRELY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
HOUSTON ZOO DEDICATES NEW INNOVATIVE ELEPHANT FACILITY
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9-Jun-08
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Houston Zoo elephants Mac and Methai will break the ribbon to officially dedicate the Zoo’s new $5 million elephant barn and exhibit area. The facility is the Zoo’s newest addition. The 7,000 square foot barn includes 5 elephant “bedrooms” and, for the first time, sliding 8 foot by 8 foot windows allowing guests a peek behind the scenes.
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HOUSTON ZOO DEDICATES NEW INNOVATIVE ELEPHANT FACILITY
RARE BABIRUSA PIG BORN AT HOUSTON ZOO
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29-May-08
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The Houston Zoo recorded a first on May 21 with the birth of a rare and endangered babirusa pig. The new arrival is named Hadiah (pronounced: huh-DI-ah). Her name means “gift” in an Indonesian language. Hadiah weighed approximately one pound at birth and she immediately captured the hearts of her keepers. The newborn may be seen daily on exhibit at the Zoo’s Wortham World of Primates with her mother Remley. Hadiah is Remley’s first birth.
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RARE BABIRUSA PIG BORN AT HOUSTON ZOO
HOUSTON ZOO ANNOUNCES BIRTH OF PRAIRIE DOGS
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9-May-08
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Media Note: JPEG images of the prairie dog pups may be seen on the Houston Zoo’s Web site at http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/photos/albums/v/23 and are available for your unrestricted use via e-mail. Media wishing to shoot video or still images of the pups may contact Brian Hill at 281-380-5232. (HOUSTON) May 9, 2008 … They’re cute, adorable, furry and oh so quick. They’re the newest arrivals at the Houston Zoo – three black-tailed prairie...
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HOUSTON ZOO ANNOUNCES BIRTH OF PRAIRIE DOGS
GET BEAR AWARE AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
Release Date:
9-May-08
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Bear Awareness Day is Saturday, May 17
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GET BEAR AWARE AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
HOUSTON ZOO AND GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY COMPANY CELEBRATE EARTH DAY BY FLIPPING SWITCH FOR NEW SOLAR ARRAY
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24-Apr-08
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Solar Array first for animal exhibit at a Texas Zoo Solar Array first for animal exhibit at a Texas Zoo
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HOUSTON ZOO AND GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY COMPANY CELEBRATE EARTH DAY BY FLIPPING SWITCH FOR NEW SOLAR ARRAY
LEMONADE DAY LEMONADE CONTEST
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22-Apr-08
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50 Houston-area children will set up colorful lemonate stands along the Houston Zoo Reflection Pool and compete for the title of "Best Lemonade."
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LEMONADE DAY LEMONADE CONTEST
GET GREEN ON EARTH DAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
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8-Apr-08
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It’s a Party for the Planet and you’re invited! Featuring FREE electronics recycling drop-off from Sony and Waste Management
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GET GREEN ON EARTH DAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
RARE MONKEY BORN AT HOUSTON ZOO
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1-Apr-08
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Brian Hill
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First Birth of Schmidt’s Red Tailed Guenon at Houston Zoo in 29 Years
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RARE MONKEY BORN AT HOUSTON ZOO
HOUSTON ZOO ORANGUTANS AND ELEPHANTS
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10-Mar-08
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“Pongos Helping Pongos: Paintings by Orangutans for Orangutans”
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HOUSTON ZOO ORANGUTANS AND ELEPHANTS
AZA GRANTS ACCREDITATION TO HOUSTON ZOO
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7-Mar-08
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The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today announced that the Houston Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.
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AZA GRANTS ACCREDITATION TO HOUSTON ZOO
The National Elephant Center unveils a bold new initiative for global elephant conservation
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7-Feb-08
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HOUSTON (Feb.7, 2008) — A new model for excellence in elephant care and conservation is a reality today as The National Elephant Center announced plans to create a national elephant conservation center in central Florida made possible, in part, by Waste Management’s involvement. The facility will be under construction for several months with the first elephants expected to arrive in 2009. “Elephants are among our most endangered animals...
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GO “WILD FOR LOVE” AT THE HOUSTON ZOO’S VALENTINE’S DINNER
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16-Jan-08
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Brian Hill
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(HOUSTON) January 16, 2008 … For some birds, choosing a mate has a lot do to with which guy has the best nest construction skills. For sea horses and some cranes it’s all about the dance. And for male crocodiles it’s who is best at blowing bubbles in the water. Explore the world of animal mating and dating and have a naturally wild Valentine’s Day when you bring your sweetheart to the Houston Zoo’s “Wild for Love” Valentine’s event on...
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GO “WILD FOR LOVE” AT THE HOUSTON ZOO’S VALENTINE’S DINNER
HOUSTON ZOO HOSTS 2008 TEXAS WILDLIFE DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
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11-Jan-08
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Brian Hill
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Carter Smith Opens Three Day Conference
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HOUSTON ZOO HOSTS 2008 TEXAS WILDLIFE DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
RING IN THE YEAR OF THE FROG WITH THE HOUSTON ZOO
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8-Jan-08
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Brian Hill
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Explore the Global Amphibian Crisis When the Zoo Lecture Series Continues Thursday, January 31
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RING IN THE YEAR OF THE FROG WITH THE HOUSTON ZOO
12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY GIVING AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
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29-Nov-07
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Give a Gift and Get a Gift December 12 – 24, 2007
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12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY GIVING AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
HAVE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
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14-Nov-07
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Brian Hill
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Join Santa and His Special Guests Saturday, December 15 and 22
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HAVE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
HOUSTON ZOO HAS UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY GIVING
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13-Nov-07
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Brian Hill
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Give the Gift of Light and Unique Animal Art This Holiday Season
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HOUSTON ZOO HAS UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY GIVING
SIFAKAS BOUNCE INTO NEW EXHIBIT AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
Release Date:
7-Nov-07
Author or Contact:
Brian Hill
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BOING! BOING! BOING! SIFAKAS BOUNCE INTO NEW EXHIBIT AT THE HOUSTON ZOO Media Note: Corrects typo in About Madagascar graph. Media wishing to arrange photo opportunities may contact Brian Hill at 713-533-6531 (voice), 281-380-5232 (cell). (HOUSTON) November 7, 2007 … Remember the pogo-stick? Decades ago children could be found bouncing their way across America’s sidewalks like spring-loaded kangaroos. Now imagine living in a...
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