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DINOSAURS! HELD OVER BY POPULAR DEMAND AT THE HOUSTON ZOO

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT

DINOSAURS! HELD OVER BY POPULAR DEMAND AT THE HOUSTON ZOO Exhibit Extended Through the end of October (HOUSTON) August 30, 2010 ...; For millions of years, dinosaurs ruled the earth. This summer, dinosaurs made a comeback at the Houston Zoo. DINOSAURS! was scheduled to go extinct and leave the Zoo on September 6. But due to overwhelming popularity, DINOSAURS! will remain at the Houston Zoo through the end of October. Take a journey back in time to the days when the mighty T Rex was king of the land. DINOSAURS! At the Houston Zoo features 10 primeval lost creatures in a natural setting. From the fierce T-Rex and the armor plated Stegosaurus to the massive Brachiosaurus and the horned Triceratops, and even a nest full of tiny baby dinosaurs, these animatronic creatures evokes wonder and mystery for anyone who dares enter their secluded environment. Open daily through October 31, DINOSAURS! At the Houston Zoo is just $2 per person with regular Zoo...

Houston Zoo Converts Fleet of 6 Golf Carts to Solar Powered Sun carts

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Houston Zoo Converts Fleet of 6 Golf Carts to Solar Powered Sun carts WHO: NRG Energy and Reliant Energy volunteers and Houston Zoo staff WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon, Thursday, August 26, 2010 WHERE: Karamu Outpost tent at the Houston Zoo Media Note: Reporters and photographers covering the Sun Cart event may enter the Houston Zoo at Gate One at 1513 Cambridge (across from the Memorial Hermann emergency room entrance). For more information, please contact Christine Warren at 713-533-6524 (office) or 832-319-8743 (wireless). After weeks of testing, the verdict is in - solar power is the way to travel at the Houston Zoo. On Thursday, August 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the NRG Energy and Reliant Energy volunteer solar expert team will return to the Zoo, again working alongside Zoo staff to retrofit 6 more of the Zoo's golf carts to solar power. ...

HOUSTON ZOO ADOPTS OFFICIAL THEME SONG

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON ZOO ADOPTS OFFICIAL THEME SONG Beautiful Day by Houston Artist Leah White Premiers Saturday, August 21 at Houston Zoo Concert (HOUSTON) August 18, 2010 ...; The Houston Zoo debuts its official theme song Beautiful Day by Houston recording artist Leah White on Saturday, August 21, 2010 during a special concert and music video premier party at the Zoo Reflection Pool from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Written by Nickelodeon award winning Houston musician Leah White, Beautiful Day tells the story of Leah and her three children ages 6, 4 and 2 visiting the Houston Zoo on a beautiful day and learning all about the endangered species that call the Zoo home. The video makes its Internet debut on the Houston Zoo's Web site on August 21 and will also be featured on Comcast On Demand. The inspiration for the song grew from a trip to the Zoo one day when we were watching one of the Zoo's Malayan tigers, said Leah. I was reading the informative...

ZOOM IN ON PHOTO DAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

ZOOM IN ON PHOTO DAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO Get shooting tips from Photographer Nick QUinn, Saturday, August 28, 2010 (HOUSTON) August 16, 2010 ...; Enjoy a day of photography and fun at the Houston Zoo's Photo Day on Saturday, August 28, 2010. The Houston Zoo opens its gates 2 hours early at 7:00 a.m. allowing Photo Day ticket holders to take advantage of the morning light and cooler weather to capture memorable shots of some of the Zoo's early risers. Photo Day ticket holders can enjoy a continental breakfast and can take advantage of specially scheduled photo opportunities, or just roam the Zoo grounds at their leisure taking photos of all the Houston Zoo has to offer until our normally scheduled closing time of 6:00 p.m. At 9:00 a.m. Photo Day participants will be treated to a special presentation and question and answer session at the Houston Zoo's Brown Education Center auditorium with photographer Nick Quinn. An accomplished...

JOIN THE HOUSTON ZOO FOR A MID-SUMMER ADVENTURE

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

JOIN THE HOUSTON ZOO FOR A MID-SUMMER ADVENTURE Have Breakfast with Elephants or Dinosaurs on July 31 (HOUSTON) July 14, 2010: Add a little B-I-G to your summer on July 31 when the Houston Zoo brings back two popular special events - The Elephant Open House and Donuts and Dinosaurs. Elephant Open House What does a 10,000 pound animal eat for breakfast? How do you give an elephant a pedicure? Meet Meet the Houston Zoo's elephants Methai, Tess, Tucker, Shanti, Baylor, and Thai and the Houston Zoo elephant care team on Saturday, July 31 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and learn about elephant diets, care, training, and more at our July Elephant Open House. Tour the state-of-the-art elephant barn at the Houston Zoo's McNair Asian Elephant Habitat. Each elephant bedroom in the barn will highlight a different aspect of elephant care. The Elephant Open House also includes a continental breakfast. Donuts and Dinosaurs This summer, dinosaurs...

GET ROLLING FOR RHINOCEROS CONSERVATION!

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

GET ROLLING FOR RHINOCEROS CONSERVATION The Houston Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers Hosts Bowling For Rhinos 2010 on July 30 MediaNote: A high resolution image of this year's Bowling for Rhinos logo is available for your unrestricted use. To acquire via e-mail, please contact Brian Hill at 713-533-6531 (office) or 281-380-5232 (cell) or e-mail at bhill@houstonzoo.org. . (HOUSTON) July 18, 2010...; Bowling is one of the most popular indoor sports in the U. S. with more than 2.5 million bowlers nationwide. Rhinos are one of the world's most endangered species. Less than 10,000 of these intriguing creatures survive in the wild with another 1,200 in zoos and sanctuaries. If you like bowling and you've got a soft spot in your heart for rhinos, the Houston Zoo has a deal for you! We call it - Bowling for Rhinos! The Greater Houston Zoo chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers (GHAAZK) is sponsoring the 19th...

HOUSTON ZOO MOURNS LOSS OF MOTHER AND BABY GIRAFFE

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:00:00 GMT

(HOUSTON) July 12, 2010 … It is with a profound sense of sadness and loss that the Houston Zoo reports the death of Noel, a 15 year old Masai giraffe and her calf during the delivery of her calf this morning. A necropsy, an animal autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death of Noel and her calf. Results of the necropsy may not be known for several weeks.

Noel began showing signs of labor at approximately 7 o’clock this morning. “Noel had been showing steady progress with the calf’s head and one foot extending from the birth canal,” said Houston Zoo Director of Veterinary Services Dr. Joe Flanagan. “But when we did not see the other foot emerge, we administered a mild sedative to calm Noel so that veterinarians and keepers could get closer and assist in the birth,” added Flanagan.

The calf emerged from the birth canal at approximately 9:30 a.m. with the assistance of the Houston Zoo’s veterinary care team and keepers but was pronounced dead within a few minutes. Despite the determined efforts of the care team and keepers, Noel passed away at approximately 11:30 a.m.

“We are all grieving and devastated by the loss of Noel and her calf,” said Flanagan. “The Houston Zoo has never before lost a giraffe mother and calf during labor,” added Flanagan. Noel is survived by two calves, Neema, born in August 2007 and Miles, born In January 2009.

HOW TO DO THE ZOO' ON JULY 4

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Traffic, Parking, and Other Suggestions To Make Your Independence Day Zoo Visit the Best Media Note: UPDATED METRO Q care and fare discount. See ALL bold below. (HOUSTON) June 26, 2010 ...; The Houston Zoo can promise you a 'naturally wild' experience each time you visit. But for your July 4th Independence Day trip to the Zoo we'd like to make things a bit more tame. Holiday heat and holiday traffic can be a bear. We've gathered some tips in the Frequently Asked Questions below that will help you make the best of your July 4th Houston Zoo visit. Q: Is the Fourth of July a free day at the Houston Zoo? A: The Fourth of July is no longer a free day at the Zoo. However, our guests can buy discount tickets in advance of their Zoo visit at any Fiesta Mart grocery store in the greater Houston area. Visit the courtesy booth of any Fiesta Mart in the Houston area to purchase an adult Zoo admission for $9 and a child Zoo admission for $6. For more information,...

DONUTS and DINOSAURS!

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT

DONUTS AND DINOSAURS! Have Breakfast with the Dinosaurs at the Houston Zoo Saturday, June 26, 2010 (HOUSTON) June 21, 2010 … This summer, dinosaurs are making a comeback at the Houston Zoo. On Saturday, June 26 join us for Donuts and Dinosaurs when the Zoo gates open early at 8:30 a.m. for an early morning tour of the Houston Zoo Dinosaur! exhibit and a special dinosaur lecture and presentation in the Zoo’s Brown Education Center by Dinosaurs Rock of Texas. Touch real dinosaur eggs and dino poop! Dig for fossils and enter to win an authentic prehistoric specimen. Don’t miss Donuts and Dinosaurs! Register and purchase your tickets on-line at http://www.houstonzoo.org/donuts-and-dinos/. Tickets are $21 for member adults, $16.50 for member children (ages 2-12), $25 for non-member adults and $20.50 for non-member children (ages 2-12). Tickets may also be ordered by phone when you call Group Tickets at 713-533-6754 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. ...

A NIGHT OF DREAMS COMES ALIVE AT THE HOUSTON ZOO

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:00:00 GMT

A NIGHT OF DREAMS COMES ALIVE AT THE HOUSTON ZOO6th Annual DreamNight a Unique and Memorable Experience for Area Families Media Note: Full color .jpg images are available for your unrestricted use. To acquire, please contact Christine Warren at 832-319-8743 or cwarren@houstonzoo.org. (HOUSTON) June 8, 2010 … Each year around the world on the first Friday in June, more than 220 zoos and aquariums open their doors with one simple goal in mind: to create an entrance-free evening, exclusively for chronically ill and disabled children, their parents and brothers and sisters. The event is known as DreamNight. On June 4, the Houston Zoo’s 6th annual DreamNight welcomed young patients and their families from Texas Children’s Hospital, Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and Shriner’s Hospital for an evening of fun, food, and entertainment. “DreamNight is a wonderful opportunity for the Houston Zoo to put smiles on...

HOUSTON ZOO OBSERVES WORLD OCEAN'S DAY

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON ZOO OBSERVES WORLD OCEAN’S DAY Media Note: Media covering World Ocean’s Day on Tuesday, June 8 are invited to a special photo opportunity at 10:00 a.m. when the Houston Zoo’s Camp Zoofari campers get up close and personal with starfish at the Kipp Aquarium. Media may enter at the Houston Zoo’s Gate One at 1513 Cambridge (formerly N. MacGregor). Parking and transport to the event site provided. For more information, contact Maya Ford, 713.305.8111. (HOUSTON) June 7, 2010 … The Houston Zoo joins zoos and aquariums world wide and makes a splash on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in observance of World Ocean’s Day with an encore presentation for the world’s oceans on Saturday, June 12. This year World Ocean’s Day coincides with the 50th anniversary of the publication of Dr. Seuss's book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Join us on June 8 and June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day for readings of Dr. Seuss’s beloved children's...

SHELL NON-PROFIT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM KICKOFF

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY, PHOTO OPPORTUNITY SHELL NON PROFIT INTERSHIP PROGRAM KICKOFF 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 9 at the Houston Zoo (HOUSTON) June 3, 2010 ... Thirty members of the Class of 2010 Shell Non-Profit interns from more than 20 participating Houston-area non-profit organizations gather at the Houston Zoo on Wednesday, June 9 to kick off their 8-week internship. Members of the Class of 2010 will start their morning by meeting the Zoo’s giraffes and elephants, break for lunch, and then under the guidance of the Zoo’s primate staff will be creating enrichment items for use by the chimpanzees that will live at the Zoo’s new African Forest exhibit which opens in December of this year. Created from a relationship between Shell and Volunteer Houston, 2010 marks the third year of the Shell Non-Profit Internship Program. Administered by Volunteer Houston, the program is designed to introduce college students to careers in non-profit management by working...

HOUSTON ZOO'S FIRST SOLAR GOLF CART IS OPERATIONAL

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON ZOO’S FIRST SOLAR GOLF CART IS OPERATIONAL NRG Energy, Inc. and Reliant Energy Volunteers Assists Zoo with Conversion (HOUSTON) June 2, 2010 … The Houston Zoo is taking the first step toward harnessing the power of the sun to energize its on grounds transportation needs. On May 28, a team of 6 volunteer solar experts from NRG Energy and Reliant Energy joined the Houston Zoo staff to convert the first cart to solar power. “With the team from NRG Energy and Reliant Energy, it only took about a half-hour to do the complete conversion,” said Houston Zoo Master Mechanic Kendrick Mickens. “We replaced the original roof of the golf cart with a new roof containing two solar panels, wired the new roof to the cart’s batteries and we were off and running,” Mickens added. The Houston Zoo will test the golf cart’s new solar capability for the next 30 days and then begin converting 8 of the Zoo’s carts to sun power. The...

HOUSTON ZOO OPENS REDESIGNED AND IMPROVED SHOEBILL STORK EXHIBIT

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON ZOO OPENS REDESIGNED AND IMPROVED SHOEBILL STORK EXHIBIT Media Note: On Wednesday, June 2 at 1:15 p.m. the Houston Zoo will present a special media preview of the Zoo’s newly redesigned and improved shoebill stork exhibit. Photo opportunities will include animal enrichment activities as well as interviews with Bird Curator Hannah Bailey. Enter the Zoo at Gate One at 1513 Cambridge. Parking and golf cart transport to the event site provided. (HOUSTON) June 1, 2010… By all appearances, they could belong to another place and another time in the prehistory of the Earth. In fact, they could be considered modern-day dinosaurs. They are shoebill storks. Beginning Tuesday, June 1, 2010 this unique species can be seen daily in their brand new home at the Houston Zoo. About the Shoebill Stork Exhibit The result of a three month project, the new shoebill stork exhibit is the Houston Zoo’s largest aviary measuring 62 feet wide, 72 feet long, and up to 30 feet...

EXXONMOBIL COMMUNITY SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY Top summer internships to kick off as families head to the Houston Zoo for the summer . Zookeeper to start first day on the job as part of ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program Thursday, June 3 – 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. June 2, 2010–Caring for tigers and lions is no easy job, but one talented intern will do it this season thanks to a generous grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation. Thursday will be her first day on the job. The internship will be part of the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program, which provides much-needed assistance to non-profit organizations like the Houston Zoo at a time when many college students cannot afford to take unpaid internships. Public officials; representatives from the Houston Zoo, ExxonMobil, Volunteer Houston and other non-profit agencies; and the college interns will kick-off the Community Summer Jobs Program Thursday, June 3, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at a special event at the Houston...

ELEPHANT OPEN HOUSE AT THE HOUSTON ZOO

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT

ELEPHANT OPEN HOUSE AT THE HOUSTON ZOO Saturday June 5, 2010 – 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (HOUSTON) May 26, 2010 … Methai, Tess, Tucker, Shanti, Baylor, and Thai invite you to explore their new home – their very LARGE new home! Did you ever wonder what a 10,000 pound animal eats every day? Would you like to know what it takes to give an elephant a pedicure? Join the Houston Zoo on Saturday, June 5 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and learn about elephant diets, care, training, and more at our June Elephant Open House. During the Houston Zoo’s June Elephant Open House, the state-of-the-art elephant barn at the Houston Zoo’s McNair Asian Elephant Habitat will be open for exploration. Each elephant “bedroom” in the barn will highlight a different aspect of elephant care. Throughout the morning you can meet the keepers who care for our herd every day and learn more about these majestic animals that call the Houston Zoo home. The Elephant Open House also...

HOUSTON ZOO CONVERTS FIRST GOLF CART TO SOLAR POWER

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:00:00 GMT

WHAT: Houston Zoo Converts First Golf Cart to Solar Powered Sun Cart WHO: NRG Energy, Inc. and Reliant Energy volunteers and Houston Zoo staff. WHEN: 10 a.m. to Noon, Friday, May 28, 2010 WHERE: Karamu Outpost tent at the Houston Zoo Media Note: Reporters and photographers covering the Sun Cart event may enter the Houston Zoo at Gate One at 1513 Cambridge (across from the Memorial Hermann emergency room entrance). For more information, please contact Brian Hill at 281-380-5232. On May 28th, a team of NRG and Reliant volunteer solar experts will join with Houston Zoo’s facilities staff to retrofit one of the Zoo’s 4-seat electric golf carts to solar power, making it the Zoo’s first Sun Cart. When the conversion is complete, the prototype Sun Cart will be tested at the Zoo for one month. Following the testing period, the NRG and Reliant solar expert team will return to the Zoo, again working alongside Zoo staff to...

DINOSAURS! AT THE HOUSTON ZOO

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:00:00 GMT

(HOUSTON) May 10, 2010 … For millions of years, dinosaurs ruled the earth. Giant, fearsome creatures, dinosaurs competed for land, food and dominance, battling to survive in a world unimaginable to humans – until now. This summer, dinosaurs are making a comeback – at the Houston Zoo. Journey back in time to the days when the mighty T Rex was king of the land. Beginning Memorial Day weekend and through out the summer months, DINOSAURS! At the Houston Zoo will feature 10 primeval lost creatures in a natural setting. From the fierce T-Rex and the armor plated Stegosaurus to the massive Brachiosaurus and the horned Triceratops, and even a nest full of tiny baby dinosaurs, these animatronic creatures will evoke wonder and mystery for anyone who dares enter their secluded environment. And this summer don’t miss your opportunity to Doze with the Dinosaurs! Those with nerves of steel can explore DINOSAURS! At the Houston Zoo in the dark during an after hours...

IT'S A BOY!

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Media Note: A 90-second video of Baylor’s first nursing is available for your unrestricted use. To download the AVI file, go to http://www.filedropper.com/babyelephant5610. Please note, the barn at the McNair Asian Elephant Habitat is currently closed to the public but will reopen after the elephant care team has seen signs that Baylor is settling into his new home. Media photo opportunities will be scheduled at that time. We appreciate your understanding. (HOUSTON) May 6, 2010 … After a pregnancy lasting almost 23 months, Shanti, a 19-year-old Asian elephant, delivered a healthy 348-pound male calf Tuesday morning at the Houston Zoo’s McNair Asian Elephant Habitat. The calf has been named Baylor by the Zoo’s elephant care team in recognition of the unprecedented and ongoing advances made by Baylor College of Medicine’s science team to significantly reduce the threat of a potentially lethal elephant herpes virus. Shanti began exhibiting signs of labor...

ROBERT GLEN AND SUE STOLBERGER HONORED AT HOUSTON ZOO

noemail@houstonzoo.org — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Media Note: A high resolution jpeg image of Robert Glen and Sue Stolberger receiving the Simon Combes Conservation Award from Jeffrey Whiting, president and founder of the Artists for Conservation Foundation is available for your unrestricted use when you link to . This file will be active at this link for 7 days from April 26, 2010. For more information, please contact Brian Hill at 281-380-5232. (HOUSTON) April 26, 2010… Internationally recognized artists Robert Glen and Sue Stolberger jointly received the Artists for Conservation’s (AFC) top honor: the Simon Combes Conservation Artist Award on April 21, 2010 during a special gala event at the Houston Zoo, marking the official opening of a special exhibition featuring their artwork. The Simon Combes Conservation Award was created by the Artists for Conservation Foundation in 2005 to honor Simon Combes, a world-renowned painter, author, instructor and dedicated conservationist. “We’re extremely proud to...