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Brick Paver Program


What does the Houston Zoo mean to you?  Say it with a brick paver for the Zoo’s front entry!
 
An engraved brick is the perfect way to commemorate a special occasion, like a birthday, anniversary or special trip to the Zoo.  It can also serve as a lasting memorial for a beloved friend, family member or pet.  Whatever the message, your brick represents a unique memory to be cherished for years to come.
 
Create your own memory today!  With your tax-deductible donation of $100 or more, a brick with your personalized message will be placed in the Zoo's front entry. 
 
  
 
 

Brick Paver Options 

Choose from three different brick options, varying in size and price. 


8"x 4" Brick Paver  -  $100

  • Two lines of text with up to 20 characters and spaces per line

Examples:

The Rodriguez Family
Homegrown Animals
Kyle's 4th Birthday
"I Love Giraffes"
To Our Grandkids
Love, Gammy and Pop

 

8"x 8" Brick Paver  -  $250

  • Four lines of text with up to 20 characters and spaces per line
  • Paw print motif

Examples:

In Honor of
Grant & Kate Carmain
Our Little “Monkeys”
Love Mom and Dad

Tyler M. Holland
Harvard University
Class of 2010
 
Girl Scout Troop
#18039 enjoyed 
Wild Winks Overnight
 on 4/18/08

 

16"x 16" Brick Paver - $2,500

  • Six lines of text with up to 20 characters and spaces per line
  • Animal motif - choose from seven Zoo animals: chimp, elephant, giraffe, lion, rhino, tiger and zebra.
Examples:

Happy 4th Birthday
Wesley H Alexander
Love Your Parents,
Frances & Ben
Grandmother O'Leary
We Love You! 

Willie (Bill) Marks
Skinner, Jr.
1/13/58 - 2/15/03
We miss your
sense of humor
and friendly smile
 
 
 

Ordering Your Brick Paver

To order online, please click here:

 
PLEASE NOTE:
Online orders of multiple bricks should be completed one at a time
in order to ensure the accuracy of your brick text.

Every space and punctuation mark is counted as a character,
 and
the Zoo reserves the right to edit all brick text requests.
 

To mail or fax us your order, please click here to print out an order form:

Brick Paver Order Form

Simply fill out the order form and mail it with your payment to:
 
The Houston Zoo Brick Paver Program
1513 Cambridge Street
Houston, Texas 77030

Or send it by fax to: 713-522-2823

PLEASE NOTE:
Every space and punctuation mark is counted as a character,
 and
the Zoo reserves the right to edit all brick text requests.
 

Brick Paver Installation Schedule

The Houston Zoo installs bricks three times per year:
 
APRIL
All bricks ordered between October 2nd and February 1st
 
AUGUST
All bricks ordered between February 2nd and June 1st

DECEMBER
All bricks ordered between June 2nd and October 1st 
 

 

Brick Paver Program FAQ's

Q:  What are the sizes and prices of the bricks?
A:  8”x 4” - $100
     8”x 8” - $250
     16”x 16” - $2,500

Q:  Is it too late to get a brick?
A:  No!  We have room for thousands of bricks, so we’re going to keep ordering for a while.  Of course, the sooner you order, the sooner your brick will be installed, and the better placement it will receive.

Q:  What should I write on my brick?
A:
  You can inscribe anything you’d like, as long as it is family-appropriate and fits in the allotted 20 spaces per line.  You can use any characters on the keyboard, so consider using “&” instead of “and” to save space, or separate names with dashes instead of a comma and space.  Unfortunately, if the character you want isn’t on a regular keyboard (like a heart, for example), we are unable to inscribe it on your brick.

Q:  What if I want to change the text on my brick or get a larger size?
A:
  You can make any changes up until we place the order with the brick company.  Once that order is placed, we will most likely not be able to make any other changes, but you are welcome to purchase an additional brick.

Q:  How long until my brick will be installed?
A:
  We currently install bricks three times per year: in April (all bricks ordered between 10/2 and 2/1), August (all bricks ordered between 2/2 and 6/1), and December (all bricks ordered between 6/2 and 10/1).

Q:  How will I find my brick once it is installed?
A:
  We think finding your brick will be half the fun!  However, we will be able to give you an approximate area based on the installation location of the larger order.  And, we’ll help you look if you need help!

Q:  Is my brick tax-deductible?
A:
  Yes, the full purchase price is tax-deductible.

Q:  What happens after I order?
A:
  You will get an acknowledgement letter in the mail after we receive your order to confirm the wording on your brick and let you know the approximate date of installation.  Once your brick is installed, we will contact you with the general location of your brick so you can start planning your next visit to come see it!
  
 
 
For additional questions about the Brick Paver Program or your brick order, please contact Amy Lamb, Development Coordinator, at 713-533-6705 or e-mail brickpavers@houstonzoo.org.