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Feast with the Beasts 2009, Part II

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On Friday evening, November 6, 2009, over 3,000 people came to enjoy an evening of food, music and animals at the Houston Zoo.

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Nyala Calf Born at the Houston Zoo

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On October 20 at 9:37 in the morning the Houston Zoo welcomed its newest arrival, a baby nyala. His name is Noah and he weighed eleven and...

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Meerkats and Pumpkins

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The Houston Zoo meerkat mob enjoying a spooky Halloween treat at Zoo Boo. Pumpkin artistry by Natural Encounters zoo keeper Jose Machuca.

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Shoebill Storks

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Only a few zoos in the world have shoebills, so the Houston Zoo's addition of this young pair of big African birds is a significant...

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Brazil Pantanal Members Tour August 2009

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The Houston Zoo led a travel program to Brazil's Pantanal in August 2009. Please join us for our next trip to Brazil in July 2010...

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The African Forest Construction Photos

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The African Forest will transform the way Houstonians view the world providing visitors with a glimpse into the remote forests of central...

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The African Forest Chimpanzee Exhibit

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Covering 6.5 wooded acres and featuring chimpanzees, rhinos, and giraffes, Phase one of The African Forest at the Houston Zoo is unique in...

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Meet Darwin, Houston Zoo's Double-wattled Cassowary

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Darwin is a male Double-wattled cassowary born on 4/28/2005 at the Baton Rouge (LA) Zoo. He arrived at Houston Zoo in February 2009. ...

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Houston Zoo's Hoffman's Two-toed Sloth

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Houston Zoo is home to a Hoffman's two-toed sloth named Succotash. Succotash was born sometime around 1975 (estimated). She came to us...

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Houston Zoo's Collared Aracari, Pico

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The next time you come to the Zoo, be sure to visit the Natural Encounters Building. In it you will find one of the most engaging and...

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Houston Zoo Tour to Kenya and Rwanda

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The Houston Zoo traveled with members to watch the Great Migration in Kenya and visit Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda. Visit...

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Deano, California Sea Lion, 1983-2009

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Deano, a charismatic Houston Zoo resident and a senior citizen in the world of California sea lions passed away this morning at his pool in...

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Baby Giraffe Born 8-10-09

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The Houston Zoo's Masai giraffe herd has grown to 7 with the addition of a bouncing baby boy. The calf was born to mom Tyra shortly after...

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Baby Giant Eland "Neville"

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The Houston Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a giant eland to first-time mom Stella.

2009 Zoo Friends Family Party

2009 Zoo Friends Family Party – The Beasts Go On

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On Friday, May 1, the Houston Zoo was the happening scene. Dudes and chicks arrived in their funkiest and most psychedelic attire and had a...

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Pygmy Marmosets of the Houston Zoo

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The Houston Zoo's Natural Encounters staff has recently released eight pygmy marmosets into the Natural Encounters building's inside...

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Flock - The Houston Zoo's New Young Supporters Group

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Flock is the Houston Zoos new young supporters group. Comprised of members primarily between the ages of 21-40, Flock creates the...