Houston Zoo no http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rss Houston Zoo http://www.houstonzoo.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rss Copyright 2012 Houston Zoo Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@houstonzoo.org(Webmaster) houstonzoo noemail@houstonzoo.org Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:43:56 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/388/ (HOUSTON) January 9, 2012 . What do you want to be when you grow up? For kids 12 years of age and older, it's not too early to begin exploring the answer. At the Houston Zoo's Teen Career Conference on January 22, kids interested in animal-related career fields can get answers straight from the horse's mouth. Or in this case from those who take care of lions, tigers, birds, and reptiles at the Houston Zoo and other dedicated professionals who have made animal care and conservation their life's work. The Houston Zoo Teen Career Conference at the Houston Zoo's Brown Education Center offers kids 12 and older a unique opportunity to learn from professionals in the animal care field about how to prepare for their career, areas of study required, and descriptions of job opportunities in the field. Houston Zoo staff participating in the Teen Career Conference will include carnivore and primate keepers, veterinary technicians and field conservation experts. ... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/388/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/387/ (HOUSTON) November 29, 2011 ...; Make the holiday season naturally wild when you do your shopping at the Houston Zoo. Whether you're shopping for a family member, friend, teacher, or co-worker, when you choose a cuddly Adopt an Animal package, a gift membership, a behind-the-scenes tour, or an unforgettable animal painting experience, they'll love their unique gift. And, you'll be giving twice - to your gift recipient and to the Houston Zoo. The Zoo's special holiday offers are valid until December 31, 2011 and may not be combined with any other offer. Shop in person, by phone or online at www.houstonzoo.org/gifts. Orders take up to 7 business days to process, so shop early! Proceeds directly benefit the Houston Zoo and the care of our amazing animals. Gift Memberships Give a full year of naturally wild opportunities to enjoy the Houston Zoo and save 15 percent this holiday season when you give the gift of a Zoo membership. Discounts are now available on... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/387/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/386/ GIVE THE GIFT OF GRUB FOR THE HOLIDAYS THIS YEAR TXU Energy Supports Holiday Fund Raiser for Houston Zoo Animals Company Will Match Donations Made to Gift of Grub for the Holidays- up to $25K,Total (HOUSTON) November 16, 2011 ...; Who wants the gift of 26,000 pounds of fish? The California sea lions, bears, and pelicans at the Houston Zoo, that's who. Each year, 365 days a year the Houston Zoo's 6,000 animals dine on thousands of pounds of fish, meat, fruits and vegetables and millions of live crickets and other insects. Give the 'Gift of Grub' this holiday season. Thanks to a generous matching gift challenge by TXU Energy, every dollar you give, now through December 31, will be doubled by the company, up to a total of $25,000. That means, if the public donates a total of $25,000, your gift could actually contribute to $50,000 worth of grub for Houston Zoo animals. That translates to twice the mealworms for our red-crowned cranes, twice the... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/386/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/385/ HOUSTON ZOO SAYS BON VOYAGE TO THE WORLD'S CUTEST ANIMAL Join Us for Toby the Red Panda's Bon Voyage Party 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, November 6 (HOUSTON) November 2, 2011 ...; On March 28, 2009 the Houston Zoo introduced our members and guests to The World's Cutest Animal - Toby, the red panda. For more than two years, Toby has lived up to his World's Cutest Animal title and endeared himself to Zoo guests and staff alike. But the time has come for Toby to bid farewell to his adoring fans and return the place of his birth, the Cincinnati Zoo. Join Toby and his keepers at the Houston Zoo on Sunday, November 6 when we bid a fond farewell to The World's Cutest Animal with not one but two bon voyage parties at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Toby's keepers will be on hand for informative and entertaining Meet the Keeper Talks and Toby will celebrate the day with some of his favorite treats. Toby's bon voyage parties... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/385/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/384/ LION FUN DAYS AT THE HOUSTON ZOO Have a Roaring Good Time November 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Each Day (HOUSTON) October 31, 2011 ...; It's hard to believe, but the King of the Jungle is in trouble. The population of African lions is falling at an alarming rate. During the 1950's there were an estimated 500,000 lions in Africa. Today it's a very different story, with an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 lions in all of Africa. Field researchers and conservationists believe the decline can be slowed and eventually reversed through community outreach and education. That's where you come in. On Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, the Houston Zoo and children and families in 40 villages across northern Mozambique will hold simultaneous Lion Fun Days. At the Houston Zoo, Lion Fun Days activities will be a mirror image of the community outreach and education events that the... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/384/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/383/ HAVE A HOWLING GOOD TIME AT THE HOUSTON ZOO Call of the Wild Speaker Series Presents Wolves and Wine November 11 Wolves of Yellowstone November 12 With Dr. Douglas Smith (HOUSTON) October 17, 2011 ...; For centuries, wolves have held a special fascination for humankind. Revered by some cultures, feared by others, wolves are found in folklore and mythology around the world. Separate wolf myth from wolf reality and have a howling good time doing it on Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12 at the Houston Zoo when the Call of the Wild Speaker Series presents one of the world's foremost wolf experts, Dr. Douglas Smith. Your journey with wolves begins on Friday November 11 with a unique presentation Wolves and Wine: The Story Behind America's Most Iconic Predator. Join us for a new conservation evening event featuring wine and light hors d'oeuvres, a special performance by a French horn trio from the River Oaks... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/383/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/382/ HOUSTONZOO OPENS NEW EXPANDED ELEPHANT HABITAT McNair Asian Elephant Habitat Grows by 1.5 Acres Expansion Includes New Pool and Improved Guest Viewing (HOUSTON) October 4, 2011 ...; An elephant exhibit sets great zoos apart from the ordinary. That is why the Houston zoo is proud to announce the latest improvement to the McNair Asian Elephant Habitat. The end result of two years of planning and construction, the latest addition represents a six-fold expansion of the Habitat since the opening of the 7,000 square foot elephant barn and improved viewing areas in June 2008. The new addition adds 1.5 acres to the elephant's outside habitats. The new addition creates a naturalistic habitat, enhancing the living space for the Zoo's 7 elephants, streamlining the animal care process, and providing a world-class experience for Zoo guests. The Houston Zoo has created an environment for our elephants that addresses both their... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/382/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/381/ HOUSTON ZOO PRESENTS ZOO BOO A Naturally Wild Spooktacular October 14 - 16, 21 - 23, and 28 - 31 (HOUSTON) October 5, 2011...; Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the Houston Zoo for a frightfully enjoyable adventure: Zoo Boo! Houston's largest family-friendly Halloween celebration is back and better than ever - this year spanning 10 days! Enjoy safe Halloween trick-or-treating, music, and fun activities with a naturally wild twist Friday, October 14, 21, 28, and Halloween Monday, October 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pick a child-sized pumpkin to paint and decorate from the Fiesta Mart Pumpkin Patch; show off your best Zoo Boo costume and learn how to 'dance like a zombie at TXU Energy's Monster Mashquerade; channel your inner artist and contribute to our Monster Mural; visit our Tatzoo Parlor. New this year - take a journey through the Zoo with the Spider... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/381/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/380/ THE HOUSTON ZOO CALL OF THE WILD SPEAKER SERIES RETURNS Series Begins October 4 at 7 p.m. with the Lions of Mozambique (HOUSTON) September 27, 2011 ...; Despite what you've heard, it's not always good to be the king. Especially if you're the King of the Jungle in Mozambique and it seems like everyone's out to get you. Everyone, that is except for one conservation biologist who is convinced that lions and people can live together. The Houston Zoo's Call of the Wild Speaker Series resumes October 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Zoo's Brown Education Center with Dr. Colleen Begg, founder of the Niassa Lion Project in Mozambique. Working in an immense 16,000 square mile wilderness, Dr. Begg and a small but dedicated team of local villagers are seeking to secure lions in the Niassa National Reserve, reduce human-lion conflict and find ways for the King of the Jungle and people to live peacefully together. Their mission is to secure lions... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/380/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/379/ HOUSTON'S NATURALLY WILD WILDERNESS DAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday October 8 (HOUSTON) September 26, 2011 ...; Newcomers and long time residents alike will a day full of information about Houston Wilderness ranging from Galveston Beaches to Hermann Park and everything in between during Wilderness Day at the Houston Zoo on Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Non-profit agencies from the Houston and Gulf Coast area will gather at the Zoo's Reflection Pool to share their knowledge about Houston Wilderness. While at the Zoo, check out native animals that call the Houston Zoo home such as the river otter in Natural Encounters or the Bald Eagle in the Children's Zoo. During Wilderness Day, Zoo guests get the opportunity to talk with area representatives who actively work to protect plant and animal species native to Houston and Galveston. Guests can learn about the Houston habitats and find out how they can... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/379/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/378/ DORA AND DIEGO VISIT THE HOUSTON ZOO Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each Day (HOUSTON) September 21, 2011 ...; They've explored the world's rainforests and deserts and even the frozen Arctic. Their next stop? The Houston Zoo! Bring your camera to capture all the fun when your Nickelodeon friends Dora the Explorer and Diego explore the Houston Zoo on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2. Dora and Diego will make appearances throughout the day greeting their explorer friends and posing for photos - all for free with regular Zoo admission or membership. Meet Dora and Diego near the 4-D Experience in The African Forest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2. Parents take note - while Dora and Diego will be out from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, they may take a few brief breaks during this time. Then catch Dora and Diego in action in the exciting and interactive Dora and Diego's... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/378/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/377/ (HOUSTON) September 14, 2011 ...; Just how frenzied is a piranha feeding frenzy? How does a goat paint a picture? When you celebrate your Komodo dragon's birthday what kind of a cake do you make? Will fruit bats do The Hustle if you put disco ball lights in their cave? Learn the answers to these intriguing questions and a lot more during Animal Enrichment Day at the Houston Zoo Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During Enrichment Day, Zoo guests get a rare opportunity to see how our keepers engage the animals in their care in a wide variety of challenging and intriguing activities that encourage natural behaviors. Guests get to share in the fun with unique Meet the Keeper Talks and games and activities. Run the Enrichment Obstacle Course or paint your own masterpiece using the tools and techniques that Houston Zoo animals use. Find out how you can employ Zoo enrichment techniques at home with your pets. Enrichment... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/377/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/376/ THE HOUSTON ZOO HAS A NEW RESIDENT And it's not an Animal (HOUSTON) September 12, 2011 ...; The Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals representing more than 800 species. The Zoo's lush tropical landscape features hundreds of exotic species as well. Beginning today Houston Zoo guests will see one of the most exotic species of all. The Houston Zoo is proud to welcome Pewtunia the Corpse Flower to The African Forest. In a few days Zoo guests won't have any trouble finding Pewtunia. All they have to do is follow their noses to her new home near the Koolookamba Cave along the Forest Walk in The African Forest. We expect Pewtunia to bloom and to begin emitting the Corpse Flower's unmistakable and characteristic odor in 7 to 10 days, said Houston Zoo Horticulture Manager Joe Williams. Houston Zoo horticulture experts will be on hand throughout the week to answer guests' questions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/376/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/375/ GET OUT AND PLAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO Join Us for Challenging Games and Activities for Children and Adults Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (HOUSTON) September 7, 2011 ...; A generation of children and young adults are spending their lives plugged into the electronic world, unplugged from nature and the world around them. There's even a name for it - Nature Deficit Disorder. Studies have linked Nature Deficit Disorder to childhood obesity and diabetes and have shown that kids who spend more time outside in unstructured play benefit from improved health and academic performance. Today's children spend an average of 7.5 hours a day using electronic media such as TV, computers, video games and music players - equivalent to a full-time job. That's why the Houston Zoo is challenging everyone to GET OUT AND PLAY at the Zoo on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy exciting and challenging animal-themed games and activities for... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/375/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/374/ THE FOCUS IS ON FUN DURING PHOTO DAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO Enjoy Special Back to School Pricing For Photo Day Saturday, September 17 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (HOUSTON) September 6, 2011 ...; The Houston Zoo's Photo Days have been wildly popular, offering camera buffs early entry to the Zoo to take advantage of the early morning light and see our keepers at work as they prepare for the Zoo day. On Saturday, September 17 Photo Day ticket holders can enjoy a Continental breakfast and unique photo opportunities at the meerkat exhibit, the California sea lion pool, and photo opportunities and animal experiences at the McGovern Children's Zoo. Make Photo Day a family experience with special Back to School Pricing. Photo Day children's tickets are half off with the purchase of each adult ticket. Purchase tickets online when you visit the Houston Zoo on the Web at http://www.houstonzoo.org/photography-day/. Walk-up registration is also available at 7... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/374/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/372/ HOUSTONZOO MOURNS LOSS OF BELOVED ORANGUTAN (HOUSTON) August 30, 2011 ...; The Houston Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Doc, a Bornean orangutan and a revered member of the Houston Zoo family. Doc was 27 years old. Born at the Dallas Zoo on Christmas Day 1984, Doc came to the Houston Zoo at the age of three as a social companion for a then-adolescent female orangutan, Kelly. Their companionship resulted in two births, 8 year old Solaris and 5 month old Aurora. Both Solaris and Aurora live at the Houston Zoo's Wortham World of Primates orangutan exhibit. Doc was receiving treatment for cardiomyopathy, a condition in which blood does not flow normally through the heart, said Houston Zoo Director Rick Barongi. In consultation with Dr. Jose Banchs, Director of Echocardiography at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Zoo veterinarians modified Doc's diet and he received the same medications a... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/372/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/371/ (HOUSTON) August 12, 2011 ...; A recent study conducted by nationally recognized economist Dr. Stephen Fuller at George Mason University indicates the combined effect of the Houston Zoo's operating and capital budgets in 2010 generated more than $135 million in economic impact to the Houston area economy last year. The Zoo has welcomed more than 2 million guests in the last 12 months, said Houston Zoo President and CEO Deborah Cannon. The Houston Zoo is a valuable community resource, employing 503 people in full time jobs. The Zoo also plays a vital role in wildlife conservation in Houston and Texas and around the world, added Cannon. The total impact of the Houston Zoo on the economy of Houston and the surrounding area reflects the combination of direct outlays (capital and operating budgets) and their subsequent monetary effects as the funds are circulated through the economy. Re-spending of direct outlays generate additional economic activity that otherwise would... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/371/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/369/ 2011 Annual Conservation Gala - An Evening with Jack Hanna October 20, 2011 (HOUSTON) July 26, 2011 ...; World renowned animal expert Jack Hanna will headline the Houston Zoo's annual Wildlife Conservation Gala in October. Set in The African Forest, the Zoo's new and beautiful 6.5 acre addition, the Houston Zoo's Fourth Annual Feed your Wild Life Conservation Gala: An Evening with Jack Hanna on Thursday, October 20 will feature cocktails and a sumptuous evening dinner, captivating animal experiences with some of the Zoo's special wild VIPs, and timeless stories and firsthand accounts from America's favorite zookeeper Jack Hanna, drawn from his 30 years of global travel securing wildlife populations around the world. The Houston Zoo welcomes Chevron as the Presenting Sponsor of the Fourth Annual Feed Your Wild Life Conservation Gala: An Evening with Jack Hanna. We are very pleased to support the Houston Zoo whose programs and members are... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/369/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/363/ TXU Energy Presents Chill Out at the Houston Zoo continues with snowy fun for animals and guests! Media Note: Media wishing to take advantage of the photo opportunity with chimpanzees and snowmen are asked to arrive no later than 9:15 a.m. at the Houston Zoo's employee entrance (Gate One) at 1513 Cambridge approximately 100 yards to the east of the intersection of Cambridge and Fannin and directly across the street from the Memorial Hermann emergency room entrance. Parking and golf cart transport to the chimpanzee exhibit will be provided. For more information, please contact Brian Hill at 281-380-5232. (HOUSTON) July 19, 2011 ...; We don't have to tell you it's hot and bone dry. We know you've heard enough about how hot it is outside and lamentations about our lack of precipitation. Would the prospect of free Blue Bell ice cream and a little snow make things better? We thought so. Take a fun adventure through the Zoo on... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/363/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/364/ Beat the Heat with Frosty Treats at the Houston Zoo Saturday, July 23! TXU Energy Presents Chill Out at the Houston Zoo continues with snowy fun for animals and guests! Media Note: Media wishing to take advantage of the photo opportunity with chimpanzees and snowmen are asked to arrive no later than 9:15 a.m. at the Houston Zoo's employee entrance (Gate One) at 1513 Cambridge approximately 100 yards to the east of the intersection of Cambridge and Fannin and directly across the street from the Memorial Hermann emergency room entrance. Parking and golf cart transport to the chimpanzee exhibit will be provided. For more information, please contact Brian Hill at 281-380-5232. (HOUSTON) July 19, 2011 ...; We don't have to tell you it's hot and bone dry. We know you've heard enough about how hot it is outside and lamentations about our lack of precipitation. Would the prospect of free Blue Bell ice cream and a little snow make things... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/364/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT