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Brick Paver Program

What does the Houston Zoo mean to you?  Say it with a Zoo brick paver!
 
An engraved brick is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day or any other special occasion, like a birthday, anniversary or special trip to the Zoo.  It can also serve as a lasting memorial for a beloved friend, family member or pet.  Whatever the message, your brick represents a unique memory to be cherished for years to come.
 
Create your own Zoo memory today!  With your tax-deductible donation of $100 or more, a brick with your own personalized message will be installed at the Zoo.
 
Giving a brick as a gift?  Click here to download a printable gift certificate.
 
 

Brick Paver Options

Choose from four different brick options: 
 
Pick of the Litter  -  $100
  • This "baby" brick is just as cute as can be!  Perfect for shorter messages like your name and favorite Zoo animal.
  • Measures 8" x 4"
  • Includes 2 lines of text with up to 20 characters per line

Examples:

The Rodriguez Family
Homegrown Animals
Evangeline Owen
Loves Meerkats!
To Our Grandkids
Love, Gammy and Pop

Leader of the Pack  -  $250

  • One of our most "dog-gone" popular pavers!  A great choice for longer messages and recognizing several loved ones at once.
  • Measures 8" x 8"
  • Includes 4 lines of text with up to 20 characters per line
  • Features a Paw Print motif

   Examples:

In Honor of
Grant & Kate Carmain
Our Little "Monkeys"
Love Mom and Dad
Elsie & Bob McDowell
70th Anniversary
5/5/1938 - 5/5/2008
Your Loving Family
Megan Sutton
Emily Sutton
Brad Sutton
Thomas Sutton

Ruler of the Roost  -  $1,000

  • Our newest brick paver option "just hatched!"  Leave your legacy at the Zoo with this beautiful brick and support the Zoo in a major way!
  • Measures 8" x 16"
  • Includes 2 extra-long lines of text with up to 40 characters per line
  • Features a small animal motif - choose from the following Zoo animals: chimp, elephant, flamingo, giraffe, lion, rhino, tiger and zebra

Examples:

In Honor of Dr. Jane Goodall for
Her Lifetime Work with Wildlife
Celebrating Our Volunteers for Their
Dedication to the Houston Zoo

 

King of the Jungle - $2,500

  • This brick paver is truly fit for royalty.  Show your Zoo "pride" while making a powerful impact with your generous donation to the Zoo.
  • Measures 16" x 16"
  • Includes 6 lines of text with up to 20 characters per line
  • Features a large animal motif - choose from the following Zoo animals: chimp, elephant, flamingo, giraffe, lion, rhino, tiger and zebra

 

 Examples:

Happy 4th Birthday
Wesley H Alexander
Love Your Parents,
Frances & Ben
Grandmother O'Leary
We Love You! 

Willie (Bill) Marks
Skinner, Jr.
1/13/58 - 2/15/03
We miss your
sense of humor
and friendly smile
 
 

Ordering Your Brick Paver

To order online, please select your desired brick level above and click the Buy Now button.

 
 Note: Every space and punctuation mark is counted as a character,
 and
the Zoo reserves the right to edit all brick text requests with the approval of the requester.
 
 

To mail or fax us your order, please click the link below to print out an order form:

Brick Paver Order Form

Simply fill out the order form and mail it with your payment to:
 
The Houston Zoo Brick Paver Program
1513 Cambridge Street
Houston, Texas 77030

Or send it by fax to: 713-522-2823
 

Brick Paver Installation Schedule

The Houston Zoo installs bricks three times per year:
 
APRIL
All bricks ordered between November 1st and February 29th
 
AUGUST
All bricks ordered between March 1st and June 30th

DECEMBER
All bricks ordered between July 1st and October 31st
 
 

Brick Testimonials

Find out what others are saying about the Zoo's Brick Paver Program...
 
"This is so awesome - my son's teacher loved her present!  I caught her telling another teacher that it was the most thoughtful gift she's ever been given by her students.  Thanks so much!" - Joyce Duett, Tomball, TX
 
"Thank you for all your assistance in getting the paver, in honor of my brother, down.  I almost cried when I saw it.  I took pictures and am going to do a rubbing of it so I can have it framed for my nieces (my brothers daughters).  Thank you again for all your help!" - Dawn Stewart, Webster, TX
 
"Of all the presents our grandkids are going to get this year, I know this is going to be their favorite and most long lasting.   They go to the zoo at least once a week with their parents and Zoo Camp in the summer.  Of course there will be those times the other grandparents will take them to the zoo, and on each and every visit the kids will show them the brick their Florida grandparents got them." - Bud Bentley, Fort Lauderdale, FL
 
 

Brick Paver Program FAQ's

Q:  How soon will my brick be installed?
A:
  We currently install bricks three times per year: in April (all bricks ordered between 11/1 and 2/29), August (all bricks ordered between 3/1 and 6/30), and December (all bricks ordered between 7/1 and 10/31).

Q:  What should I write on my brick?
A:
  You can inscribe anything you’d like, as long as it is family-appropriate and fits in the allotted 20 spaces per line.  You can use any characters on the keyboard, so consider using “&” instead of “and” to save space, or separate names with dashes instead of a comma and space.  Unfortunately, if the character you want isn’t on a regular keyboard (like a heart, for example), we are unable to inscribe it on your brick.

Q:  Is my brick tax-deductible?
A:
  Yes, the full purchase price is tax-deductible.

Q:  What if I want to change the text on my brick or get a larger size?
A:
  You can make any changes up until we place the order with the brick company.  Once that order is placed, we will most likely not be able to make any other changes, but you are welcome to purchase an additional brick.

Q:  How will I find my brick once it is installed?
A:
  Once your brick is laid, we will contact you with its approximate location.  We think looking is half the fun, but if you have any trouble locating your brick, please stop by Guest Relations and we'll be happy to help you!

 
For additional questions about the Brick Paver Program or your brick order, please contact us at 713-533-6705 or brickpavers@houstonzoo.org.