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Thu, Nov. 21: The Zoo will be closing early at 2pm, with last entry at 1pm for Sip & Sparkle.

Meet Kirby

Houston Zoo Welcomes Baby Elephant

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Sip & Sparkle

Get early access to Zoo Lights at our 21+ event on Thursday, Nov. 21

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TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights

Zoo Lights starts Nov. 22. Buy tickets early for the best price!

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Meet Akobi

Houston Zoo Welcomes Male Pygmy Hippo

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Bringing Boeier Back

Endangered Sea Turtle Released Back in the Wild

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Birds of the World

Our brand-new exhibit is now open and features three spacious aviaries.

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Plan Your Zoo Visit

Tickets are available to reserve through December 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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Today’s Hours 9am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Today’s Hours

9am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
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Wednesday, November 20th

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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Find out everything from animal babies to the latest new exhibits and be the first to hear about new events.

🎄 Holiday cheer is almost here! @txuenergy pres

🎄 Holiday cheer is almost here! @txuenergy presents Zoo Lights starts in just three days. Get ready for dazzling new light displays, s’mores, and so much more!

Hello, world! Our baby elephant, Kirby, is already

Hello, world! Our baby elephant, Kirby, is already following in mom, Shanti’s footsteps. She made her public debut this morning. You can spot Kirby out with the herd in the mornings before naptime.

Members, get an exclusive first look at @txuenergy

Members, get an exclusive first look at @txuenergy presents Zoo Lights tomorrow and Wednesday night, ahead of opening on Friday, Nov. 22. Remember, members can save 20% on Zoo Lights tickets all season. Log in to the Member Portal to purchase tickets. Link in bio.

Tune in tomorrow, Nov. 19, at 11am on Facebook Liv

Tune in tomorrow, Nov. 19, at 11am on Facebook Live as we celebrate World Anteater Day! We'll be joined by @houstonanteater our proud supporter of our two giant anteaters, Olive and Pablo.

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