http://www.houstonzoo.org Houston Zoo Release RSS feed. . Copyright 2005, Houston Zoo Tendenci Membership Management Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@houstonzoo.org Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:34:11 GMT Release http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/35/ <p>The front of each stall door in the new restroom facility near Duck Lake features the face of a rhino, zebra, mandrill, okapi, tiger or peacock. The corresponding backsides of those animals grace the interior sides of the stall doors.</p> <p>Zoo officials have christened the new facility "When Nature Calls."</p> <p>In addition to the artistic renderings, the facility features environmentally friendly, low-flush toilets.</p> <p>Houston Zoo director Rick Barongi said he got the idea for the restrooms from the Denver Zoo. So far, the facility has gotten rave reviews from those needing a potty break. Kids, especially, squeal with delight.</p> <p>"It's fun. It's quirky," said Barongi. "I don't think it will be insulting for people. It's not like someone mooning you."</p> http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/rel/35/ noemail@houstonzoo.org Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT