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News Blog, Posted May 7, 2021

Every time you visit the Zoo, you’re helping us save sea turtles in the wild. On April 14, our vet team evaluated and provided medical care for a number of wild sea turtles…

News Blog, Posted March 30, 2021

As a child, I remember always feeling a little bit of excitement if the power suddenly cut off.  It meant something interesting was going on! Perhaps it was a heavy thunderstorm, or a…

News Blog, Posted March 24, 2021

As many closed out their Spring Break with a trip to the beach, the Houston Zoo was helping save wild sea turtles back-to-back weekends. On Saturday, March 20, the Zoo released 14 Kemp’s…

Elephants are excellent swimmers! Young elephants really enjoy it. Here is a video of Tupelo and Baylor when they were both babies playing in a baby pool back in May 2011.

The Houston Zoo is single-use plastic straw free, and we are asking Houston area bars and restaurants to be straw free as well! To date, partnering locations have eliminated over 862,200 plastic straws from their establishments, saving sea turtles in the wild. Join our wildlife-saving campaign using the pledge form below.

It's a great day to visit Houston Zoo.

Camp Zoofari is an immersive experience for children ages 4-16. Campers explore the Houston Zoo, meet Zoo animals and make new friends while learning about animals and how to save them in the wild.

Returning teens who are back for a second (or third or fourth!) Zoo Crew program have a wider range of exciting options available to them, including the chance to work in animal care as a Junior Zookeeper, educate guests as a Naturalist, or continue to work with our Camp Zoofari program as a Camp Mentor.

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This animal is ranked among the 25 most endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles on earth. Throughout much of the year, their grey/brown coloring matches their swampy surroundings. When breeding season arrives, the males become quite colorful! Their shells will lighten to reveal bold black markings, and their grey heads turn pure white with a bright crimson red strip developing between the eyes.

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The Houston Zoo's Asante Society is a group of philanthropic individuals who help ensure the vitality and excellence of the Zoo while learning more about wildlife and wild places. Annual membership donations of $1,500 or more directly support the Zoo’s core programs: animal care, education, and conservation. Asante members get closer to their Houston Zoo through exclusive tours, events, and so much more!

School field trips for the 2024-25 season are SOLD OUT!

We are gearing up for another great semester of Educator programs.  Take a look below!