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Thursday, June 19th

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

  • 11:00 am
    Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
  • 11:30 am
    Fantastic Carnivores
  • 12:00 pm
    White-Cheeked Gibbons
  • 1:30 pm
    Humboldt Penguins!
  • 1:30 pm
    Elephants Cow Exhibit Pool
  • 2:00 pm
    Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
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Cool Treats and Splashy Feats
June 18, 2025

Rediscover Your Houston Zoo this Summer Season As Houston’s temperatures rise, the animals at the Houston Zoo are cooling down with the help of innovative enrichment created by their dedicated care teams. This…

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