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Nov. 21: The Zoo will be closing early at 2pm, with last entry at 1pm for Sip & Sparkle.
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Houston Zoo Welcomes Baby Elephant
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Sip & Sparkle
Get early access to Zoo Lights at our 21+ event on 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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Today’s Hours 9am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
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Today’s Schedule

Tuesday, November 19th

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

  • 9:30 am
    Birds of the World
  • 9:30 am
    Elephant Bath
  • 10:30 am
    Bugs!
  • 10:30 am
    Masai Giraffes
  • 11:00 am
    California Sea Lions
  • 11:00 am
    Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
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Trunk-Load to be Thankful For
November 18, 2024

Houston Zoo Welcomes Baby Elephant The Houston Zoo has a BIG reason to give thanks this season. On Friday, November 15, at 3 p.m., 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a healthy…

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