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Sat, Oct. 19: The Zoo will be closing early at 3pm, with last entry at 2pm for a private event.
It's Zoo Boo Season!
Enjoy a spooktacular time now until Oct. 31.
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TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights
Tickets are on sale now. Buy early for the best price!
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Sip & Sparkle
Enjoy our next 21+ event on November 21.
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Birds of the World
Our brand-new exhibit is now open and features three spacious aviaries.
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Meet our new Amur Leopard, Lisa
Spot one of the rarest big cats in the world.
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Tickets are available to reserve through October 31.
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Bringing the Zoo to You
Tune in to our Facebook Live series on Wednesdays
at 11am CDT.
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Your visit to the Zoo helps save animals in the wild!
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Friday, October 18th

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

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Houston Zoo Wins Unprecedented Five Top Honors at Annual Zoos Conference
October 17, 2024

The Houston Zoo has achieved an extraordinary feat, securing an unprecedented five Top Honors awards at the 2024 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sept. 14-19,…

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