Welcome

Our new Goeldi's monkeys "Peach" and "Andy" have arrived and will soon be on exhibit in our first ever Crowd-Curated Exhibit in the Wortham World of Primates.

Endangered Species Weekend at the Zoo

May 19-20th, come out and learn more about conservationists who are finding solutions to save endangered species all over the world. Meet the author of the new book Wildife Heroes and get your copy at a discount.

Primates with iPads!

What do orangutans and chimpanzees do with an iPad? They play with apps, of course! Find out how primate keepers are using this tech tool as enrichment for these highly intelligent great apes.

Smaug Says Support the Zoo!

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a gift to the Houston Zoo’s Annual Fund Drive! Smaug the Komodo Dragon is our 2012 spokes-reptile and he’s counting on your support. Learn more and make a donation today!

Cheetah Conservation Botswana

The Houston Zoo has been supporting the work of Cheetah Conservation Botswana since 2008. Learn about Cheetah Conservation Botswana and how the Houston Zoo is helping in efforts to address the threat to cheetahs.

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Meet the Keeper Talks include the Elephant Bath, Sea Lion Show, Bat Feeding and many others; check the schedule to see today's events.
Our Giraffe Feeding Platform opens at 11AM and 2PM (weather depending). You'll be eye level with these gentle giants as you feed them leaves of lettuce.
4-D Experience shows this week include Dino Island, Dora the Explorer and Planet Earth: Pole to Pole.
Bring items you find in nature and trade them in at the Naturally Wild Swap Shop.
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Wild Events and Activities at the Houston Zoo

Point, Click, Zoo! Photography Class

Learn some wildlife photography and take a mini-safari through the Zoo to capture some of our most photogenic animals. Choose Beginner or Level 2, May 12th or 19th.

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Houston Zoo Travel - Polar Bears of Manitoba

Get your tickets today - there are just four spaces remaining for this trip. This six-day adventure offers extraordinary polar bear viewing opportunities as well as an introduction to life in the North.

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Bowling for Rhinos Friday June 22

At Bowling for Rhinos, you get the good feeling from supporting a worthy conservation effort and a fun-filled night of bowling! All of the proceeds raised from Bowling for Rhinos support conservation efforts.

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Camp Zoofari!

Summer Camp Zoofari is an action-packed, hands-on, week-long day camp for kids ages 4-12. Kids learn about the natural world, wildlife conservation and the animals that call the Houston Zoo home.

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Free Android and iPhone App

Our free app displays your location on Zoo grounds using real-time GPS coordinates! It also has a ton of info on zoo animals and our schedule of daily shows and Keeper Talks.

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Houston Zoo Television

African wild "dogs" are not actually dogs, but they are a rare species from Africa. This and many other Houston Zoo videos are on our YouTube channel.

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(Live Blog) Sea Turtle Release
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May- June: Story Safari at the Houston Zoo!
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A Journey Begins…
One of the primary aspects a zoo has to address is how to ensure they are genuinely reaching their g ...
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Wildlife Heroes Profiles: Painted Dog Conservation
Join us on May 19th and 20th for wildlife Heroes weekend. On May 20th we welcome Jeff Flocken, co-a ...
Wild Conservation Blog »