Registration Information
Where: The Houston Zoo
When: February 26-28
Registration IS NOW CLOSED
Please contact us at education@houstonzoo.org with any questions or changes to registration including accommodation or allergy considerations. A full schedule can be found below.
Saving Texas Species
This year, we are celebrating our state’s zoo and aquarium educators through the theme, “Saving Texas Species.” All of our organizations are helping guests connect with and take action to save wildlife. We cannot wait to hear how everyone is saving wildlife in our state and around the world!
Check below for ways you can help us make this year’s conference a zero-waste event!
Hotel Group Rates
The Houston Zoo has group rates with the two below hotels in the area around the Zoo and medical center. Both hotels offer complimentary breakfast. Click either hotel for more information.
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center
6840 Almeda Rd.
Houston, TX 77030
1.2 miles to the Zoo
Hyatt Place Houston Medical Center
7329 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
1.8 miles to the Zoo
Attendee Information
DOWNLOAD CONFERENCE SCHEDULE HERE
What to Bring:
- Reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug
- Your name tag from your home institution
Optional:
- A jacket or sweater
- Business cards, physical or digital
- Giveaways for attendees from your organization; We are expecting 60 attendees
Presenters:
- Please bring your presentation materials on your own device (needs HDMI or USB-C port) or email us your materials prior to the conference
Saving Wildlife at TAZE 2025
Help us reduce threats to wildlife and create a zero-waste conference by participating in the following:
- Bring a reusable water bottle and/or coffee cup.
- Bring your nametag from your home institution.
- Ensure food scraps and waste end up in the appropriately labeled receptacles throughout the event.
The Houston Zoo is committed to:
- Utilizing washable or compostable food-service items in place of single-use options.
- Partnering with Zero Waste Houston to convert food waste into usable compost.
- Encouraging green-vendor practices.
- Incorporating materials with high recycled content whenever possible.
- Maintaining a digital registration and check-in system to reduce paper usage.
Pre-Conference Saving Wildlife Opportunity
Wednesday, February 26, 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Location:
Charles H. Milby Park, 2001 Central St, Houston, TX 77017
Meet at the playground parking lot, pin dropped HERE
Join the Houston Zoo as we work together to help save Houston-area shorebirds. We will be assisting our local conservation partners at SPLASh (Stopping Plastics and Litter Along Shorelines) who focus on creating a cleaner environment for people, birds and other wildlife in the greater Houston-Galveston region through community science, education and outreach. During this field experience attendees will gain hands-on experience in the removal and monitoring of plastic debris along bayous and how that data is reported state-wide to help Texas leaders make decisions on how to protect humans and wildlife from plastic pollution. We will also take time to do some birding along the bayou, observing the species we are working to save.
The Houston Zoo & our partners at SPLASh will provide cleanup supplies, water to refill your reusable bottles, and binoculars.
Make sure to bring:
- Reusable water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothes (be sure to check the forecast as February in Houston can be a bit unpredictable)
