Houston Zoo

Meet Steve and Eric: Two Keepers, Two Journeys

This National Zookeeper Week, we’re 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, who has shared 38 years of care and dedication at the Zoo, and Eric, one of our newest elephant keepers, just beginning this exciting chapter. From decades of experience to a fresh new perspective, both help make our Zoo a special place for animals and the people who care for them. Hear what being a keeper means to them.