Houston Zoo

Members First Saturday

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:41:52 GMT

Members First Saturday
Start Date: 3-Jan-09 8:00 AM
End Time: 3-Jan-09 9:00 AM
Location: Houston Zoo, Houston, Tx 77030
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The first Saturday of every month, Houston Zoo Members are invited to enjoy the Zoo an hour earlier and see keepers, grounds crew, and other staff preparing to open the Zoo for the day, including releasing animals from their night holds into their habitats. Members can experience the Zoo before the crowds on these select mornings and start the day off right with a trip to the Zoo.

Please note that the Wildlife Carousel, and concessions stands, and cafes will open at 9:00 a.m. the Aquarium and Natural Encounters will open at 8:00 a.m.

Just present your Membership Card at the main entrance to join in the fun.

Houston Zoo

1513 N. MacGregor

Houston, Tx 77030

Member Mornings - December 13, 2008 - Giraffes

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:40:39 GMT

Member Mornings - December 13, 2008 - Giraffes
Start Date: 13-Dec-08 9:15 AM
End Time: 13-Dec-08 10:00 AM
Location: The Houston Zoo
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Member Mornings offer you a chance to hear from one of our Zoo’s experts and gain professional insight about a select animal resident or area of the Zoo.

Learn from the best in the field about what it really takes to care for the diverse animals that call the Zoo home. Plus, you can enjoy the Zoo before it gets crowded!

Programs begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. Approximate program length is 45 minutes.

You will be greeted inside the Zoo’s main entrance in Hermann Park and escorted to exhibit area.

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Members First Saturday

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:39:42 GMT

Members First Saturday
Start Date: 6-Dec-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 6-Dec-08 9:00 AM
Location: Houston Zoo, Inc., Houston, Tx 77030
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Houston Zoo, Inc.

1513 N. MacGregor

Houston, Tx 77030

Member Mornings - December 1, 2008 - Giraffes

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:32:22 GMT

Member Mornings - December 1, 2008 - Giraffes
Start Date: 1-Dec-08 9:15 AM
End Time: 1-Dec-08 10:00 AM
Location: The Houston Zoo
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Programs begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. Approximate program length is 45 minutes.

You will be greeted inside the Zoo’s main entrance in Hermann Park and escorted to exhibit area.

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Walk on the Wild Side Tour - Canines of the World - November 22, 2008

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:04:33 GMT

Walk on the Wild Side Tour - Canines of the World - November 22, 2008
Start Date: 22-Nov-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 22-Nov-08 5:30 PM
Location: The Houston Zoo
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Want a more detailed look at the Zoo? Join expert Houston Zoo animal keepers for a 1-1 ½ hour in depth look at the Zoo. We will be your personal guides as we share fascinating stories and facts about the wonderful collection of animals who call the Houston Zoo home. Each Walk on the Wild Side Tour focuses on a particular section of the zoo so you can get an intimate look at some of the Zoo’s most interesting inhabitants.

This exciting tour will feature Canines of the World. Your tour will be led by our very own Anatolian Shepherds. Join the leaders of the pack and get the inside scoop on our canines. This tour will includes stops at the swift fox, African wild dogs, and maned wolves. Wow, that's alot of canines!

The Houston Zoo reserves the right to cancel any tour. In the event that such a cancellation occurs, we will notify you by email of the cancellation and of the reschedule date.

Payment for tours is non-refundable. If you have any questions about your tour, please send an e-mail to tours@houstonzoo.org or call 713-533-6713.

Don’t miss your change to take a Walk on the Wild Side!

Walk on the Wild Side Tours begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Space is limited to the first 25 people. Registration and pre-payment are required.

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Member Mornings - November 3, 2008 - Elephants

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:25:08 GMT

Member Mornings - November 3, 2008 - Elephants
Start Date: 3-Nov-08 9:15 AM
End Time: 3-Nov-08 10:00 AM
Location: The Houston Zoo
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Programs begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. Approximate program length is 45 minutes.

You will be greeted inside the Zoo’s main entrance in Hermann Park and escorted to exhibit area.

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Twilight Walk on the Wild Side Tour

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:50:09 GMT

Twilight Walk on the Wild Side Tour
Start Date: 1-Nov-08 6:30 PM
End Time: 1-Nov-08 8:00 PM
Location: Houston Zoo, Houston, Texas 77030
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Twilight Walk on the Wild Side Tour
Saturday, November 1, 2008.

Have you ever wondered if tigers sleep at night? What about the clouded leopard? And what is a maned wolf?

Back by popular demand, November 1, 2008, we are offering a very unique opportunity to take a night tour. Your journey will take you on a flashlight-guided tour of these amazing animals. For one and a half hours, you will be lead by our knowledgeable staff through the intriguing world of carnivores! Your adventure will begin at 6:30 pm and last until 8:00 pm. This tour will highlight tigers, spectacled bears, clouded leopard and maned wolves. Questions? Call 713-533-6713.

Come and say you took a ”Walk on the Wild Side” in the dark, with the animals at the Houston Zoo!

Houston Zoo

1513 N. Mac Gregor

Houston, Texas 77030

Member Mornings - November 1, 2008 - Elephants

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:16:15 GMT

Member Mornings - November 1, 2008 - Elephants
Start Date: 1-Nov-08 9:15 AM
End Time: 1-Nov-08 10:00 AM
Location: The Houston Zoo
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Programs begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. Approximate program length is 45 minutes.

You will be greeted inside the Zoo’s main entrance in Hermann Park and escorted to exhibit area.

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Members First Saturday

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:37:31 GMT

Members First Saturday
Start Date: 1-Nov-08 8:00 AM
End Time: 1-Nov-08 9:00 AM
Location: Houston Zoo, Inc., Houston, Tx 77030
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Houston Zoo, Inc.

1513 N. MacGregor

Houston, Tx 77030

Member Mornings - October 11, 2008 - Birds

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:10:52 GMT

Member Mornings - October 11, 2008 - Birds
Start Date: 11-Oct-08 9:15 AM
End Time: 11-Oct-08 10:00 AM
Location: The Houston Zoo
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Programs begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. Approximate program length is 45 minutes.

You will be greeted inside the Zoo’s main entrance in Hermann Park and escorted to exhibit area.

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[firstname], Experience Nature with the Houston Zoo

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:55:07 GMT

Hello [firstname],

The Houston Zoo’s Safari Central Travel Program offers exciting and affordable opportunities to explore exotic destinations, observe wild creatures in their natural realms, and experience local cultures. Guided by local wildlife experts and experienced zoo staff, our travelers are immersed in wilderness landscapes and introduced to individuals who have taken on the task of safeguarding our planet’s precious biological diversity. So, please join us for an upcoming nature quest. It could very well turn out to the adventure of a lifetime.

Panama - January 5-11, 2009
Travel with the Houston Zoo to Panama in January 2009, a country filled with natural and cultural riches and a legacy that has shaped the world's history. Panama is blessed with splendid biodiversity found within magnificent rainforests, spectacular seas, and ancestral indigenous cultures. The Republic of Panama covers 29,761 square miles - an area smaller in size than South Carolina, yet, it hosts more than 960 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 240 species of reptiles, 175 species of amphibians, and over 10,000 species of vascular plants. Land-only cost is $2,180 per person and space is limited for this very special trip. Details...

Tanzania and The Great Migration - May 6-16, 2009
Journey to Tanzania with the Houston Zoo to witness one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles – mile after mile of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles migrating through the vast expanse of the Serengeti. And on their trail, watch for the ever-present predators: lions, leopards, hyenas, and cheetahs. Visit the historic site of Olduvai Gorge as well as Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Your 11-day safari departs May 6, 2009 as is priced at $6,795 Land and Air from Houston per person double occupancy plus applicable taxes. Details...

Borneo: Land of the Red Ape -
July 19-29, 2009
Travel with the Houston Zoo to visit the world’s third largest island, Borneo, Land of the Red Ape on an 11-day expedition. Borneo is home to an abundance of tropical wildlife and nature. Our itineraries take us on a journey covering local cultures, a World Heritage Site, and a trip upon the Kinabatangan River; one of Borneo's longest and most majestic rivers. We end with a few days on Lankayan Island, where Sea Turtles share the beach with us, and the waters are teeming with tropical life. From our beginnings on Mount Kinabalu, to the Kinabatangan River to the Sulu Sea, we will travel across the northeastern region of Malaysian Borneo. Our trip will offer us an opportunity to visit the Sepilok Orangutan Centre and from there on to the village of Sukau, home of the Kinabatangan Orangutan and Elephant Conservation Programs. Land-only cost for this trip is $5,499 per person. Details...

China: In Search of the Giant Panda
November 16-27, 2009
Join the Houston Zoo and Terra Incognito Ecotours as we will travel to China in search of the Giant Panda. Our arrival in Xi An will take us to the famed Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Shaanxi History Museum, the Wild Goose Pagoda, Jade factory visit and the Old City Wall. From Xi An, our trip takes us to Foping National Nature Reserve. This reserve is located on the south side of the Qinling Mountains has the highest density of wild Giant Pandas ever recorded.

Please join us for an expedition into the heart of the natural habitat of this enigmatic species. We hope to encounter wild Giant Pandas on this trip. We will not visit any of the captive "sanctuaries" - this is a trip designed to see Pandas in the wild. Details...

For more information on these trips, please visit our website or
contact our Conservation Department.

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Call of the Wild Lecture Series

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:52:30 GMT

Hello [firstname],

The Houston Zoo’s Call of the Wild Lecture Series kicks off its new season in September with an exciting lineup of guest speakers. Enjoy an evening of scrumptious hors d'oeuvres, breathtaking photographs and first-hand stories from conservationists on the frontlines in the battle to help save the world’s wildlife. Proceeds of the Call of the Wild lectures benefit our local and global conservation initiatives at the Zoo.

With conservation and environmental issues becoming hot-button topics for debate across the world, the Houston Zoo’s Call of the Wild Lecture Series offers a forum for global conservation leaders to share their knowledge, concerns and plans for the future. Starting September 4, 2008, four unique lectures will be held at the Brown Education Center over the span of six months, detailing critical issues that affect us all.

The Call of the Wild Lecture Series is generously sponsored by the Charles T. Bauer Foundation, the Tapeats Fund, and Continental Airlines, the official airline of the Houston Zoo.

Ticket prices are $10 for members, $15 for non-members, and $5 for children, students and Houston Zoo volunteers. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Houston Zoo Web site at www.houstonzoo.org/lectureseries.

Madagascar: A Ten-Year Perspective
September 4, 2008
Dr. Edward Louis, Conservation Geneticist, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
A Houston native who has spent extensive time over the past decade in Madagascar, Dr. Edward Louis brings a wealth of experience and information regarding conservation efforts happening on the other side of the world. As the principal investigator of the Madagascar Biodiversity and Biogeography Project, Dr. Louis is chiefly responsible for development of baseline molecular, distribution and census data on lemurs and other Malagasy flora and fauna since 1998. Dr. Louis' efforts led to the identification of 18 new species of lemurs and the distribution of conservation-based coloring books to 15,000 Malagasy school children.

Cheetah Conservation Botswana
October 7, 2008
Rebecca Klein, Project Coordinator, Cheetah Conservation Botswana
Evolving over 4 million years ago and able to employ breathtaking acceleration to achieve speeds over 65 mph, the fastest mammal on earth is now engaged in a race against extinction. Cheetah Conservation Botswana (CCB) protects the remaining population of cheetahs in Botswana, one of the only strongholds for these "big cats" left in the world. Led by conservationist Rebecca Klein, CCB creates opportunities for people to join the effort to protect cheetahs in all of southern Africa by combining community participation, cross-cultural management strategies and the spirit of collaboration.

Proyecto Tití: Conserving the
Cotton-top Tamarin in Colombia
January 22, 2009
Rosamira Guillen,
Director of Proyecto Tití
Anne Savage, Conservation Biologist, Disney's Animal Kingdom
Weighing merely one pound, cotton-top tamarins are an endangered primate found only in the vast tropical rainforests of Colombia. These tiny monkeys need human intervention to survive, and with the guidance of Rosamira Guillen and Anne Savage, tamarin conservation efforts are becoming more and more feasible. Proyecto Tití studies cotton-top tamarins in their natural tropical forest habitat and is designed to educate local communities about the importance of protecting biodiversity in Colombia. Explore the fascinating world of tiny monkeys and find out how you can contribute and get involved in their conservation.

Visual Advocacy: Photography as a
Tool for Conservation
March 5, 2009
Kevin Schafer,
National Geographic Photographer
Awe-inspiring and award-winning photographer Kevin Schafer sheds light on the connection between photography and conservation. His photographs have appeared in numerous major science and nature publications, including National Geographic, Smithsonian, Natural History and National Wildlife. Schafer's years of experience and advocacy include working with the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund, as well as being a Founding Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers. His expert ability to highlight the importance of animal conservation through the visual arts won Schafer the Gerald Durrell award for photography of endangered species in 1997. Schafer's two books, Penguin Planet and Living Light, were published in 2000 and 2007, respectively.

Get Your Tickets Today!

Lectures are held in the Brown Education Center beginning promptly at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar prior to the start of the lecture. Please park in the main Zoo lot and enter through Gate 5. When you arrive, your receipt will serve as your ticket, so please print a copy and bring it to the lecture. If you have purchased a ticket at the Student price, please be prepared to show your Student ID at the gate.

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[firstname], Sea Turtles need your help now

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:41:27 GMT

Hello [firstname],

According to a recent Houston Chronicle article by reporter Harvey Rice, sea turtles on the Texas coast need our help! Federal funding for beach patrols has been cut. The patrols have been crucial to restoring the population of the critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.

Answering the “Call of the Wild”, Houston area lawyer Joe Jamail is pledging $25,000 to sea turtle conservation if other donors will match the amount.

Please help the Houston Zoo raise money to meet this goal!

To donate online, please click on the Donate Now button below
or send checks to the attention of:

Houston Zoo Conservation Department
1513 N. MacGregor
Houston, Texas 77030

For more information, please email us.

Learn more about what the Houston Zoo is doing to help
Endangered Sea Turtles.

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