News Blog, Posted January 2, 2019
The Zoo Crew ExperienceApril 6, 2016, I received an email that would change the way I would spend my summers for the next three years. I had been accepted into the Zoo Crew program and the…
Visit our newest exhibit and see birds from around the world!
News Blog, Posted January 2, 2018
Zoo Crew Alumna Reflects on ExperiencesWritten by Maya Kanani Five years ago, I first stepped foot into the Brown Education Center at the Houston Zoo. I had visited the zoo as a child, but never been inside that…
News Blog, Posted July 15, 2017
Campers Championing Conservation!Every summer, the Houston Zoo welcomes over 2,000 campers into our summer camp program: Camp Zoofari. These children spend a week learning about the Houston Zoo, its amazing animals, and all the ways…
News Blog, Posted December 15, 2022
Congrats to our 2022 Zoo Crew Scholarship and Conservation Award RecipientsEvery year, the Houston Zoo Teen Programs honors several exceptional teens from our Zoo Crew program with a $2,000 scholarship. Recipients are chosen based on their dedication and outstanding performance in the Zoo…
News Blog, Posted June 6, 2020
Water: The Science Beneath the SurfaceWater Quality? What the heck does that department do, anyway? From aquatic life support systems to chemistry to ecology, this blog series offers a closer look into the Zoo’s most mysterious department… Hello,…
News Blog, Posted April 24, 2019
Camp Zoofari Inspires 11 Year-old to Start Cell Phone Recycling Project in Africa, Saving Gorillas in the Wild!Hi, I am Ainsley Swiger, an 11 year old girl who currently lives in Angola, Africa. I moved here because of my Dad’s job when I was 8 years old. Living here has…
News Blog, Posted December 20, 2023
Congrats to our 2023 Zoo Crew Scholarship RecipientsThe Houston Zoo Teen Programs are dedicated to supporting and cultivating our next generation of conservation leaders. The Houston Zoo honors some of our hard-working and passionate Zoo Crew members with a $2,000…
Teens will explore natural areas in Texas and participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, camping, etc. They will also participate in conservation projects such as beach clean-ups and habitat restoration.
News Blog, Posted April 18, 2018
Family ProgramsThe fun never stops at the Houston Zoo! As part of our mission to connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife, the Zoo offers several family-geared experiences to get you outside…
News Blog, Posted November 10, 2022
Happy International Day of Zoo and Aquarium EducatorsNews Blog, Posted January 18, 2017
“So You Play with Animals All Day?”This blog was written by Houston Zoo employee: Leia Cook, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator. My name is Leia Cook and I get this question a lot. I am not sure what surprises people…
News Blog, Posted November 9, 2023
Celebrating International Zoo Educators DayNews Blog, Posted March 21, 2019
Two Young Houstonians Team up with the Houston Zoo to Save Sea Turtles!Hi. We’re Maddy and Kate. We’re going to talk about how we have, and still are, making an effort to save our favorite animal, sea turtles! We recently sold homemade crafts and jewelry…
News Blog, Posted June 7, 2018
Behind the Scenes with the SPARK TeamThe wide brim of my hat is slipping down over my eyebrows. I push it back, reaching my other hand around to check the switch of my microphone. It’s pushed to the left:…
News Blog, Posted October 5, 2016
October’s Featured Members: The Hollingsworth-Latimer FamilyWe love our Members. Their incredible support allows us to make a difference to animals both locally and all over the world. This month, we’re spotlighting a family of Zoo Members that deserve recognition.…
