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Get Out and Play!

Saturday 17-Sep-11 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT

Houston Zoo

6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston Texas 77030
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Phone: (713) 533-6500

Event Description

Much of this generation of children and young adults are plugged into the electronic world and unplugged from nature and the world around them. This is known as nature deficit disorder. Nature deficit disorder can be linked to childhood obesity and diabetes, as well as attention deficit disorder (ADD). Studies have shown that kids who spend more time outside in unstructured play see high benefits in terms of improving both their health and academics. As a result, the Houston Zoo is challenging everyone to GET OUT AND PLAY!

Get Out and Play is a Zoo-wide event to heighten the awareness of nature deficit disorder. The Zoo will be filled with exciting and challenging games and activities for children and adults. The Houston Texans, KICKSTART KIDS, and other community groups and organizations will also be here, showing guests how and where they can be active and enjoy nature in the city year-round. Our goal is to inspire children and adults to Get Out and Play more often and explore the world around them!

Join us for Get Out and Play on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Participation in all Get Out and Play activities is included with regular Zoo admission.
This event is FREE for Zoo Members.