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Zoo Lights without the kids Cheers to that Just one week until Wine Fest your 21 night out with wines from around the world the exclusive Wine Fest Lounge and live music from the Royal Dukes Band T...

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Talk about a blowout Our llama duo Fiesta and Yzma enjoy a good leaf blower on their furry coat This sensory enrichment feels good to our girls as the warm breeze helps loosen up their fleece and b...

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Every day is an opportunity for a little curiosity exploration and fun This World Animal Enrichment Day presented by Stantec were celebrating the many ways our animal care teams make each day meani...

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Forecast 100 chance of watermelon happiness Our Ringed teal is having a sweet start to the week one juicy bite at a time Waddle on over to Savanna Aviary and say hello to our Ringed teal and feathe...

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Sliding into your feed like Our orangutan Aurora loves showing out for Takai and were here for it Primates Supervisor Amanda

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On Saturday November 6 2026 Houston Zoo supporters joined together to celebrate our mission and honor Anne Duncan Director Emeritus for her exemplary contributions to the growth of our Zoo

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Were STILL not over Rojos second birthday celebration Our amazing Carnivore keepers volunteers and animal nutrition team prepared tons of fun enrichment and a delicious cake for our jaguar Were inc...

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Were trading pumpkins for twinkling lights and getting into the festive spirit TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights begins Thursday November 19 Thank you for lighting the way for wildlife this holiday se...

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Join us on November 1 and 2 for a Da de los Muertos celebration honoring loved ones including cherished animals who are no longer with us Bring a photo of an animal you hold close to your heart to ...

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Were sniffin out our lemur fans Lemurs play a crucial role in pollinating Madagascars ecosystems As they pass through the forest the seeds from the plants and flowers get stuck to them and then get...

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Think bugs are spooky Take a closer look The Bug House at Houston Zoo is home to so much more than insects Crustaceans arachnids centipedes and millipedes all share the space and this Zoo Boo seaso...

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Where will these stripes take you keebler Spookie Fudge Stripes Safari will take you throughout the Zoo to explore your favorite striped animals Follow the clues explore the Zoo and get closer to w...

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Your Zoo Boo adventure just got tastier Follow the Zoo Boo Food Trail to discover fall favorites throughout Houston Zoo such as Boo-Berries and Cream and Caramel Apple Pie at the kiosk by the eleph...

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Step behind the scenes at the Reptile Amphibian Building with our limited-time Zoo Boo Animal Experience Get closer to slithering snakes and colorful lizards discover amazing adaptations hear fun s...

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Houston tis the season for one of our most beloved holiday traditions Tickets to TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights are ON SALE NOW From Nov 19 to Jan 3 step into a world where wildlife comes to light ...

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Spiders and scorpions arent as scary as you might think Take a closer look at Houston Zoos arachnids and discover how they eat build webs defend themselves and help keep ecosystems healthy Meet our...

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Sea lion keeper Maggie is here with the latest scoop on our california sea lion group and a look at Houston Zoos new animal trading cards featuring some of your favorites including TJ our sea lion ...

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Think you know your snakes Houston Zoo cares for 43 species of snakes including the Mang Mountain viper Black Mamba Western Diamondback rattlesnake King Cobra and Texas rat snake So whats the diffe...

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Get ready for a spirited night out at Houston Zoo Spooky Spirits is a 21 after-hours event celebrating spooky season with a wild twist Explore the Zoodiac Quest to discover animal birth charts stop...

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Meet the Zoos new scaliest babies We welcomed baby star tortoises five eyelash vipers Hosmers spiny-tailed skinks and Henkels leaf-tailed geckos Visit the Reptile Amphibian Building to see these gu...

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Our flock just got a lot fluffier Last month we welcomed the hatching of a Chilean flamingo chick here at Houston Zoo Plus theres still one big detail were waiting to reveal DNA results will tell u...

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Spooky Spirits is on sale now Spend a spirited night at Houston Zoo with a complimentary drink keeper chats free Scary-Go-Round rides complimentary face painting and festive surprises throughout th...

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Spooky Spirits is on sale now Spend a spirited night at Houston Zoo with a complimentary drink keeper chats free Scary-Go-Round rides complimentary face painting and festive surprises throughout th...

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Houston our plant sale is just one week away Add native and specialty plants to your home and bring home a little piece of Houston rooted right here at the Zoo Visit us at the Brown Education Cente...

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Our young howler monkey Tuve is still figuring some things out cuteanimalsoftiktok houstonzoo houston monkey Video

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Zoo Boo presented by King Spalding kicks off this Friday Sept 25 Dont miss one of our favorite times of the year to visit Houston Zoo and see fall dcor new displays photo ops themed nights and more...

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Save 10 on Houston Zoo membership when you join today Get first access to all events and unlimited admission for the year Valid until Oct 30 2026

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Meet our rhino conservation partner Inov Sectionov of the International Rhino Foundation IRF For more than 20 years Inov has helped protect rhinos in Indonesia including the endangered Sumatran rhi...

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Celebrate fall festivities at Houston Zoo for our month-long event Zoo Boo presented by King Spalding

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Celebrate Mothers Day with moms across the animal kingdom at Houston Zoo on Sunday May 10 Select packages available for you to treat mom this Mothers Day bitly4t0ypzd

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Say hello to the newest member of our northern white-cheeked gibbon family Proud parents Ting and Max have welcomed their second baby boy and big sibling Marv is close by You can see the growing fa...

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Celebrate Mothers Day with our elephant herd In the wild elephant families are led by the matriarch with mother elephants caring for their young in closely bonded groups As young males grow up and ...

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Whooping Crane Day is next Thursday May 28 Meet Heiden and Angel our whooping cranes and ambassadors for one of the rarest birds in North America Once reduced to just 20 birds in 1940 there are now...

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This season the Houston Zoo released more than one million Houston toad eggs into protected habitat in Bastrop Countyone of the programs most productive seasons yet Working with Texas Parks and Wil...

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Make this summer unforgettable with a full day of outdoor adventure at Houston Zoo With the kids out of school gather your family and friends for an engaging experience that combines wildlife aroun...

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Summer of fun starts at Houston Zoo Make the most of summer with a day of adventure and purchase our Summer Saver This package includes 4 general admission tickets 4 conservation bracelets and 4 pa...

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Make it a Zoo day this week for a goal-worthy adventure right here in H-town bitly3PxnAHo

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Celebrate the GOAT in your life this Fathers Day Join us on June 20-21 at Houston Zoo for a memorable family day together and choose from a Classic ticket package that includes a commemorative base...

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Treat the dad in your life to an unforgettable Fathers Day weekend at Houston Zoo Choose from two thoughtfully curated packages including a Premium option that features a special animal encounter E...

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Were celebrating both World Giraffe Day and Fathers Day this Sunday Visit us to meet Zawadi our towering male Masai giraffe and proud dad to Tino along with many other remarkable animal dads across...

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Meet our big Texas carnivores this Saturday June 13 Join us at Houston Zoo as we celebrate native black bears and cougars with a day of special activitieswatermelon enrichment for the bears extra M...

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Meet your new favorite way to celebrate Americas 250thRed White Zoo tickets are now on sale Celebrate an unforgettable weekend at Houston Zoo featuring a festive block party exclusive ticket packag...

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Meet Shivani our lion-saving partner in Kenya with Ewaso Lions Join us at the Houston Zoo tomorrow from 3-4pm for a special screening of Houston Zoo and KPRC2s award-winning film Saving Lions The P...

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Join us for Red White Zoo from July 3-5 and celebrate with native wildlife and family fun Choose your experience and join us for this special event Buy tickets bitly4w5Vlz0

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Member Appreciation Month was our chance to celebrate the people who make this Zoo what it is and I hope you felt that If you joined us for a Member Morning gave the majestic Masai giraffes a snack...

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Were celebrating Americas 250th all weekend long at Red White Zoo Meet Sally and Mae our iconic bald eagle duo in the Kathrine G McGovern Texas Wetlands Both were unable to return to the wild after...

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Were flippin excited to cheer on Team USA in todays knockout match vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Wearing your red white and blue Visit Houston Zoo this week and show off your game-day spirit with us Pe...

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Join us for Red White Zoo from July 3-5 and celebrate with native wildlife and family fun Choose your experience and join us for this special event Buy tickets bitly4w5Vlz0

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Calypso is ready to make waves ahead of todays matcheswatch out she has some serious fin-esse with the ball

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Arya our southern ground hornbill is putting her best beak forward for Team USA tonightheres to a goal-den match Hoofstock Keeper Deborah

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Spend your summer afternoons at the Zoo for only 79 that includes admission for four and so much more Buy your Summer Saver now bitly3PxnAHo

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Capy-boop-ra Make it a weekend to remember at the Houston Zoo and come see our capybaras in South Americas Pantanal

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Join us for a magical day that brings fairy tales to life at Houston Zoo Meet beloved princesses and pirates explore enchanted corners of the Zoo and enjoy special activities designed for the kiddo...

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Join us for a Royal character meet-and-greet from 930 to 1130 am in the Texas Wetlands Overlook Pick up your Hugger plush by noon from staff at our table located in the Texas Wetlands Overlook Plus...

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Come visit our growing white-cheeked gibbon family Murphy our white-cheeked gibbon born on April 28 is growing fast Catch this weeks Facebook Live to hear Primates Keeper Briana share updates on Mu...

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We put our keepers in the hot seat for a rapid-fire QA and you will not want to miss what they had to say Follow along for more highlights all week long during National Zookeeper Week

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Lets give a big roar to our lion sisters Uzima and Mattie who celebrated with incredible birthday cakes made by our Animal Nutrition team featuring frozen goats milk ground meat fish and blood ice ...

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This National Zookeeper Week were celebrating two incredible members of our animal care team who both hail from out of state and call Houston Zoo home Meet Steve one of our longtime bird keepers wh...

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Who do you go to for the best animal fun facts Our keepers of course Get to know our keepers as they share their favorite fun facts bucket list superpower and more in our rapid fire QA Happy Nation...

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EEHV elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus is one of the greatest threats facing Asian elephants Today Houston Zoo and Baylor College of Medicine have published the first peer-reviewed evidence tha...

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The Houston Zoo welcomed 1400 neurodiverse athletes and their guests for the opening ceremony of the Genuine Cup Representing more than 50 teams from 50 countries these athletes are bringing their ...

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Its a purr-fect day to celebrate Berani As an ambassador for his wild counterparts Berani helps shine a light on the importance of protecting Malayan tigers With only around 300 Malayan tigers left...

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Brew at the Zoo presented by TXU Energy tickets are on sale now This is not your average beer event Enjoy a wild 21 night at Houston Zoo with amazing animals brews lawn games carousel rides and mor...

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Experience the Zoo after hours and join us for a wild night Brew at the Zoo presented by TXU Energy tickets are on sale now Enjoy brews live music animal experiences games and more Sip celebrate an...

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Experience the Zoo after hours and join us for a wild night Brew at the Zoo presented by TXU Energy tickets are on sale now Enjoy brews live music animal experiences games and more Sip celebrate an...

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Roar for lions this World Lion Day This summer Houston Zoo welcomed Dr Shivani Bhallafounder of EwasoLions and our conservation partner in Kenyafor the first time in 11 years For nearly two decades...

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This International Armadillo Day discover some of the incredible facts that make giant armadillos such an important part of their ecosystems The Houston Zoo and Giant Armadillo Project have partner...

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Happy World Lizard Day Emma the crocodile monitor is getting in some egg-cellent egg-sersize at the Reptile Amphibian House As Emma searches for her snack she gets to explore different areas of the...

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Theres a lot to trumpet about This week we celebrated World Elephant Day with Chuck and Teddy on Facebook Live and tomorrow August 15 were keeping the elebration going at our Asian elephant habitat...

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12 roseate spoonbill chicks are growing up in South American Wetlandsand their iconic spoon-shaped bills are still loading Come spot these tiny Texas natives during your next Houston Zoo visit Zoo ...

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Your favorite Brew event is back Brew at the Zoo presented by TXU Energy is happening on Friday Sept 18 Get ready to experience the Zoo after hours enjoy special keeper chats and taste beers from y...

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Boga VS his special birthday cake major cuteness

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Earlier this week we celebrated World African Painted Dog Day with our brother duo Modo and Tamu Their animal care team created a scent-sational enrichment experience with novel smells like orange ...

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African painted dogs Modo and Tamu enjoyed scent enrichment with orange peels encouraging natural behaviors like scent rolling and marking Scent enrichment isnt just funit helps them communicate an...

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Time flies when youre this cute Our capybara pups Pepa and Bruno are almost five months and nearly halfway to being fully grown Theyre learning different forms of touch and training with their keep...

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Melons are a surprising but favorite snack for our African lion pride Our carnivore keepers threw snacks and enrichment items into the lion moat to encourage them to cool off and get exercise in Do...

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Class is in session at the Zoo Our younger animals are learning crucial husbandry behaviors from their dedicated animal care teams to be able to voluntarily participate in their own medical care Ou...

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Asian elephant populations are about 10 times lower than their African counterparts August is AsianElephantAwarenessMonth which is all about highlighting and bringing awareness to Asian elephants i...

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Native to Colombia the blue-billed curassow has been in our Zoo since 1969 with our first hatch in 1970 More than 50 years later we successfully had our first parent-reared chick hatch last Novembe...

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Our Zoo team recently visited the Pantanal region and encountered an elusive giant armadillo Bianca See why these animals are known as the architects of the Pantanal

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Were thrilled for you to meet our two southern lapwing chicks who hatched a few days after our Centennial celebration on April 30 They have been named Lizzie and Earl in honor of our first animals ...

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Our Asian elephants kicked off National Watermelon Day with a pool party Taking a dip in their pool is a great way to stay cool during the hotter temps August is also Asian Elephant Awareness Month...

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Cuteness overload with our capybara Pepa She is one of two capybara pups born in April to to first-time mom Squirt and dad Rio The brother and sister were named Bruno and Pepa after characters from...

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Today we had to say goodbye to Max our 14-year-old terrier mix elephant barn dog Max will be missed dearly by our Zoo family Read more bitly3P7gm6G

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There are four species of giraffes and you can tell them apart based on their unique spot patterns You can see our giraffes up close at our giraffe feeding platform which happens daily at 11am and 2pm

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We hope youve enjoyed Winnie and Teddys highlights during their first year made possible through our partner Legacy Community Health

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To help save animals in the wild weve eliminated single-use plastic packaging in all our gift shops Since 2015 together with our retail and culinary partner SSA Group weve taken steps to remove sin...

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We a comeback story Our animal care team raises and releases Attwaters prairie chickens APC back into the wild helping them bounce back from the brink of extinction Our APC breeding program is base...

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Two sea turtles made their way back into the wild thanks to our sea turtle rescue team Both a Kemps ridley and a loggerhead were injured after being caught on a discarded fishing hook line Our expe...

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When art meets conservation its a win-win Were celebrating 100 years with our Centennial Mural Project and unveiled our fifth and final mural at Saint Arnold Brewing Company on Sunday July 10 Shout...

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Suns out funs out Animals at the Houston Zoo are keeping cool during Houstons latest heat wave The Zoos dedicated animal care teams ensure all outdoor animals are getting the relief they need as th...

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Oh hi Sarah Shes our animal ambassador extraordinaire who you may have spotted around the Zoo ready to show off animals like our fan favorite Lunchbox Yesterday she told us all about our mighty thr...

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Good morning from Kenny Hes an Aquarium Keeper and has been at our Zoo for 10 YEARS Tune in to find out his favorite Zoo memory and more NZKW2022 WeAreAZA HouZoo100 HealthyKeepersHealthyAnimals

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You can help our aquatic friends like Cali the sea lion this Wildlife-Saving PlasticFreeJuly by reducing your single-use plastics Fun fact Cali turns 18 this Saturday and her keepers are ready to c...

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Meet Keeper Megan She cares for our goats farm animals and many others in our John P McGovern Childrens Zoo One of Megans favorite memories of the Zoo is visiting the goat yard as a kid and getting...

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Happy GlobalTigerDay Dont miss our 1130am Keeper Talk presented by Phillips 66 with Berani and his keepers Here are a few fun facts about tigers Malayan tigers are the second smallest subspecies Be...

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Heads up ice pops coming your way Our newest orangutan Takai got to show off food enrichment items that help him stay cool during the hotter temps Ice treats include orangutan favorites like banana...

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Construction continues Our Galpagos Islands exhibit is coming together with our recent aquarium acrylic window installation This one-of-a-kind exhibit will include A 190000-gallon One Ocean aquariu...

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Sea turtle rescue Our vet team worked with our partners at Texas AM University at Galvestons Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research to examine five injured sea turtles The goal for all these turtles i...

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Heres PART TWO of this weeks Facebook Live Dr Joe and the team examined a rescued Kemps ridley sea turtle An unexpected hook was discovered and the team went into action After a successful hook rem...

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This week we went behind the scenes from the vet clinic Dr Joe walked us through a sea turtle exam with a Kemps ridley sea turtle and also shared how you can help save them in the wild Happy WorldS...

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Learn more about the species that call the Galpagos Islands home in Episode 4 of our web series Whats Next Galpagos Islands at the Houston Zoo This episode dives into one of the most anticipated an...

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For the first time in Zoo history rainbow stag beetles successfully hatched in the Houston Zoos Bug House The rare beetles are native to Australia and New Guinea and their name comes from their iri...

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Houston we have a mural Today in collaboration with our friend GONZO247 and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department we unveiled our first Centennial mural featuring the Galpagos Islands Stay tu...

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Black bears are the smallest bear species native to the US and can vary in coloration depending on where theyre from Learn more about black bears by watching this weeks livestream below Head to Tik...

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As you plan your summer visit to the Zoo there are a few new faces to meet Several animals moved to Houston on breeding recommendations and some are brand-new species to the Zoo Plan your next visi...

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Have you met Jack and Belle They are our North American river otters Yesterday their keepers created WorldOceansDay enrichment including red clay and ice covered in fish juice Get to know this dyna...

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Ice cake feathers and puzzle enrichment galore Srirachas animal care team kicked off her first birthday a few days early with a variety of enrichment to help stimulate natural behaviors ocelots wou...

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Teddy celebrated his first birthday with a pool party last week In our younger elephants first year the keepers raise and lower the pool water levels to ensure they get comfortable learning how to ...

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Happy birthday toooo us A few of our friends sent us their birthday wishes to help us celebrate turning 100 this year HouZoo100

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Nicknamed the ghost cat cougars are known to be silent cats that are very athletic and can jump down 18 feet if necessary to ambush prey Our Carnivore team provides our cougars Shasta and Haley wit...

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Thank you to all of our Zoo guests and members who came out to celebrate the Zoo turning 100 on Saturday April 30 Throughout the next year well continue to celebrate our Centennial anniversary with...

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Two healthy capybara pups were born April 11 to first-time mom Squirt and dad Rio The brother and sister have been named Bruno and Pepa after characters from the beloved childrens film Encanto Squi...

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We do like to talk about Bruno and Pepa Our capybara pups were born just over a month ago and have doubled in weight since birth Capybaras give birth to precocial pups which means they come out ver...

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From gorillas to goats the Houston Zoo has vaccinated a wide range of susceptible animals against the COVID-19 virus In early spring the Zoo received 200 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed and d...

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Cownose rays hover over the ocean floor to find their prey by using multiple senses including smell and electroreception They then use the ridges on the underside of their mouth to form a suction c...

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During an evaluation last week the Zoos medical team found that Cleo wasnt gaining quite as much weight as they had hoped with the supplemental feedings and that mom Cairrean had stopped producing ...

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We hope you had an ele-fun time with our herd on this weeks Facebook Live Dont forget Zoo Boo presented by LyondellBasell starts THIS Friday Oct1 Just like the quality care we give the animals here...

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Ever wanted to see the life cycle pattern of a beetle from egg to adult Nows your chance to see the four development stages egg larva pupal and adult behind the scenes during this weeks Facebook Li...

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Every time you visit the Zoo youre helping protect wild otters and jaguars like the ones featured in this video in the wild The Zoo provides support and training for Brazilian conservation partner ...

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Red pandas are crepuscular meaning they are active at dusk and dawn You can find our red pandas Li Ming and Tak most active between 9-10am and 2-3pm during your next Zoo visit And be sure to see al...

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Every time you visit the Zoo youre helping save wild giraffes like the ones in this video This year the Zoo provided support for our Kenyan conservation partners to offer extra water sources for wi...

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This November a fan favorite animal encounter is returning Dont miss out on meeting Curly the sloth up close where youll get to feed him and take a slothie while learning fun facts from his keepers...

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A group of giraffes is called a tower and they can see up to a mile away on a clear day Get up close with our giraffes during your next visit at our daily platform feedings at 11am and 2pm

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Vultures play an important role in the ecosystem They are considered the clean-up crew of the world Their appetite for decaying animals also helps prevent diseases from spreading

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TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo celebrates ten years as one of Houstons best loved holiday traditions Get tickets httpshoustonzooorgzoolights

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TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo celebrates ten years as one of Houstons best loved holiday traditions Get tickets httpshoustonzooorgzoolights

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Meerkats are pollinators In the wild meerkats run through the Kalahari Desert where seeds and pollen get stuck to their fur and then spreads to surrounding areas

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At 49 years old Cheyenne is one of the oldest female orangutans in North America Shes always had a nurturing side and has been a foster mom to four orangutans including Aurora our 10 year old orang...

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TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo celebrates ten years as one of Houstons best loved holiday traditions Buy early for the best price bitly3lJA5Ol

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Tweet Tweet We are thrilled to have successfully hatched one of the most endangered of all birds the blue-billed curassow One of the chicks is being hand-reared while the other chick is being paren...

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Happy Thanksgiving We are thankful for our incredible Zoo team And especially our animal care team who has put so much dedication into baby Cleo the ring-tailed lemur She is getting bigger each day...

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Jonah stole the show on todays Facebook Live Painting with our sea lions and other animals is a great form of enrichment that stimulates them mentally while providing one-on-one interaction time wi...

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Cougars have anadaptationon their paws that allow them to be silent hunters which give them the nickname of ghost cat Tomorrows the day for UH students to see their rings be guarded by Shasta Dont ...

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And thats a wrap folks Thank you for joining us during our last Facebook Live of 2021 and for tuning in all year-long Winnie and Teddy showed off some of the training theyve learned since they star...

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Over the course of two years our nine-year-old great horned owl has undergone numerous eye exams and procedures to save her sight To treat our retired ambassador animals eye issues Roxies trainers ...

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Every time you visit the Zoo youre saving lions in the wild One of our conservation partners Dr Shivani Bhalla founder executive director of Ewaso Lions in Kenya wanted to share some good news from...

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Join us on a peek behind our construction fence to find out why were bringing the Galpagos Islands to you in early 2023 Watch episode 1 of our brand-new web series Whats Next Galpagos Islands at th...

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Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest of the 13 otter species and you can visit three of the species here at the Houston Zoo River otters are considered an indicator species meaning that if wa...

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Learn more about the species that call the Galpagos home in Episode 2 of our web series Whats Next Galpagos Islands at the Houston Zoo The Galpagos tortoises here at the Houston Zoo are direct offs...

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Last month the primate keepers at the Houston Zoo found a surprise waiting for them when they approached the Goeldis pronounced gell-dees monkey night housea tiny baby hanging onto a branch in her ...

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Meet our 25-week-old Goeldis monkey Betty She is currently being hand-reared by animal care professionals here at the Houston Zoo after being born overnight and found not hanging onto mom Shes curr...

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Indoor playtime with Teddy the Asian elephant Hes staying warm indoors with mom Tess and the rest of the herd Elephants Keeper Alicia

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As cold temperatures continue in Texas people ask us How do the animals handle the cold That answer starts with a lot of preparations When frigid temps are on the way the entire Zoo team from anima...

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Opening in early 2023 the Houston Zoos Galpagos Islands will be the first major exhibit of its kind to showcase the remarkable wildlife of the legendary island chain Part of the exhibit includes a ...

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Hip hippo yay If you havent met Silas our pygmy hippo yet he can usually be found sleeping during the day since hes nocturnal He is often swimming in his pool or rolling around in mud puddles after...

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Standing at five feet tall whooping cranes are the tallest bird in North America Not only can see you our ambassador birds Heiden and Angel at the Zoo but you can also see this endangered species i...

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Were three weeks into this years Houston toad breeding season Since 2007 weve been working behind the scenes to help save this Texas native species from becoming extinct Here at the Zoo we mimic th...

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This WorldWildlifeDay were spotlighting our wildlife-saving efforts to help endangered sea turtle species Last week we released five juvenile green turtles back into the wild after they were found ...

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Were thrilled to share some exciting news Our capybara Squirt is expecting pups this March She is a first-time mom-to-be and has been working closely with her animal care team to voluntarily partic...

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Dont miss out on the Zoos first-ever 5k event Walk for the Wild Bring your herd to the Zoo on Sunday May 1 to participate and help support our wildlife-saving programs around the world Save 10 when...

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A year ago today we welcomed another Asian elephant to our herd weighing in at 284 pounds and today shes over 1100 pounds This is the first time at the Zoo that weve had a three-generational herd w...

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Come out this Spring Break to see Winnie and Teddy splashing around in the pool along with the rest of the Asian elephant herd Plan your visit bitly3tGYc2O Elephant Keeper Aide Penny

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Head to the Zoo to enjoy family fun for everyone this Spring Break From daily giraffe feedings and carousel rides to parking tips and food options weve got your plans covered Get more pro-tips and ...

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Say hello to our three little gorilla boys Henry 11 TJ 10 and Leom 9 They are western lowland gorillas that joined our troop a few years ago and are part of the bachelor group with Ajari and Chaka ...

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Meerkats are built for digging They spend most of their time digging extensive tunnel systems that can be as long as two football fields and 10 feet deep Our meerkat ladies Mae Dottie and Kit are t...

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Learn more about the species that call the Galpagos home in Episode 3 of our web series Whats Next Galpagos Islands at the Houston Zoo This episode takes a dive into the One Oceanaquariumwhere gues...

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Our giraffe conservation partners at the Somali Giraffe Project in Kenya recently rescued a wild giraffe from a wire snare that was wrapped around its leg It was dragging the wire and a large tree ...

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Our goat yard is now open 7 days a week Stop by to interact with our goats in our John P McGovern Childrens Zoo Youll get to see our newest Nubian goat additions Simone Raven and Neville

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Our African lion Hasani participates in his own medical by voluntarily working with his trainers on husbandry behaviors This means that he presents different body parts to his keepers like standing...

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Blue-throated macaws are dexterous and use their tongue and beak as if it were a finger to break a nutshell Theyre given a variety of food enrichment including novel fruits and vegetables and diffe...

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Every time you visit the Zoo you are saving elephants in the wild The Zoo provided support for our conservation partners in Borneo to fit five wild elephants with GPS tracking devices last year The...

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Walk for the Wild takes place on Sunday May 1 Round up your crew to help support our wildlife-saving efforts around the world by signing up for our first-ever 5k walk at the Zoo to save wildlife Re...

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Training is vital for our animal care teams The sea lion team helps our California sea lions get comfortable and familiar with any potential medical care they may need Their training helps our sea ...

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Galpagos tortoises have a mutualistic relationship with some species of Galpagos finches When the tortoises stand up tall and stretch their necks out its known as a finch response which is a natura...