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Today’s Schedule

Monday, December 30th

Schedule updated each morning before we open at 9 a.m. Meet the Keeper Talks are sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Foundation.

  • 12:00 pm
    African Forest Apes
  • 1:30 pm
    Humboldt Penguins!
  • 1:30 pm
    Elephants Cow Exhibit Pool
  • 2:00 pm
    Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
  • 2:00 pm
    Goat Yard
  • 2:30 pm
    Rainforest Exhibit

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