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Houston Zoo http://www.houstonzoo.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.houstonzoo.org Copyright 2008 Houston Zoo Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@houstonzoo.org Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:13:14 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2666 Check out the exciting Member Events that are coming! ... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2666 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:24:35 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2706 Todays Keeper Chat Times For the most up to date information on daily events, check the Plan Your day Kiosk in the Zoos Front Entry Plaza. 9:30 Lion Training Window 1:30 Elephant Training and Keeper Chat 10:30 Sea Lion Keeper Chat ... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2706 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:13:41 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?3030 Order Confirmation Thank you for purchasing ticket(s) to the Houston Zoos second annual Feast with the Beasts! It’s civilized cuisine gone wild. Tempt your taste buds with culinary fare from restaurants like Backstreet Café, Brennan’s of Houston, Crapitto’s Cucina Italiana, Fountains of Chocolate, Hugo’s, Maher Marketing Group, Mockingbird Bistro & Wine Bar, Molina’s Mexican Restaurant, Niko Niko’s Greek & American Café, Ouisie’s Table, Pinic, Palazzo’s Trattoria, Pico’s Mex-Mex Restaurant and Catering, Prima Pasta, Rainbow Lodge Restaurant, Ruggles Grill, Shade, Solaris Catering, Taste of Texas, Taverna Winery & Restaurant and more. We’ll also feature top-name musical entertainment on three stages. You’ll enjoy the exotic environment of the Zoo’s lush tropical landscape and more than 4,500 animals from around the globe. WHERE TO PICK UP TICKETS If you chose to have your tickets mailed, look for them in your mailbox this September. If you chose to pick up your... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?3030 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:39:19 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?8471 According to a recent Houston Chronicle article by reporter Harvey Rice, sea turtles on the Texas coast need our help! Federal funding for beach patrols has been cut. The patrols have been crucial to restoring the population of the critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. Answering the Call of the Wild, Houston area lawyer Joe Jamail is pledging $25,000 to sea turtle conservation if other donors will match the amount. Please help the Houston Zoo raise money to meet this goal! To donate online, please click on the Donate Now button below or send checks to the attention of: Houston Zoo Conservation Department 1513 N. MacGregor Houston, Texas 77030 For more information, please email us. Carole Allen, Gulf Coast Director of the Sea Turtle Restoration Project comments: This excellent article in todays Houston Chronicle by Harvey Rice points out issues that must be addressed if we are to document more Kemps ridleys on the upper Texas Coast and make sure... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?8471 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:32:29 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?7120 Sea Turtles need your help now! Take Action! Learn more... Rare St. Vincent Parrot Hatched. Read more... Mac reached 2,000 lbs! Read more... To always get the most up to date information, visit the Today at the Zoo page. ... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?7120 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:47:33 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2708 Friday, July 25, 2008 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Palace Bowling Lanes 4191 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, Texas 77025 (713)-667-6554 Online registration for this event has passed. If you would like to join us on Friday night July 25, 2008, you may purchase tickets at the door. Please note there may be a wait for bowling opportunities. Thank you for your support! Event Fee: $25 Adult $10 Child (Ages 5-12) Event fee without bowling is: Child (4 & under) are FREE, Child 5-12 is $5.00 Adult 13 & up is $10.00 Event fee includes: Unlimited bowling for four hours, Event T-shirt, free shoe and ball rental. Food provided (first come-first serve) Silent Auction with Zoo Animal Paintings Bowling alley has access to snack bar, full service cocktail bar, and DJ with karaoke fun! All proceeds will go towards rhino conservation. Online registration for this event has passed. If you would like to join us on Friday night July 25, 2008, you may purchase tickets at... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2708 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:00:43 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2254 This overnight experience allows those 7 and older to get see the Zoo’s residents in a whole new light! This program takes place on Zoo grounds, so please dress for the weather and be prepared to move from location to location throughout the Zoo. The Scout Wild Wink overnight programs are generously supported by ExxonMobil. What’s Included: interactive, educational activities guided walks with experienced Zoo staff wild animal encounters live, touchable animals dinner and continental breakfast slumber inside the Zoo IN TENTS!! free admission into the Zoo when program ends Time 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. For the courtesy of the other participants, and the safety and security of all, we ask that you not arrive late nor plan to leave the program early. Cost (2 levels) $45 per person for a regular Wild Winks overnight $55 per person for badge Wild Winks overnight (certain dates only - see descriptions below marked with ***) Note: Badge Wild Wink... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2254 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:12:51 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2815 See how our local and worldwide conservation missions are making a difference! Our conservation mission is to make the Houston Zoo a leader in conservation as it relates to the survival of threatened wildlife, the wise use of natural resources, and the appreciation of our natural world by zoo visitors. Today, these objectives are being furthered through a comprehensive program of on-site and field initiatives based on: good science sound economics and cultural sensitivity This all helps us focus our conservation efforts where they can have the greatest impact. The Zoo’s major concern is the preservation of biological diversity— the survival of species and their natural habitats. Whether the species are rare, endangered or even common, or they reside in shrinking forests or vast untouched regions, our goal is to help sustain their populations and to preserve as much of... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2815 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:05:58 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?6716 Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation Exhibitors The mission of the Zoos and Aquariums: Committing to Conservation conference is to promote the greater involvement of zoos and aquariums in support of in situ conservation efforts whether on a local, regional and/or international level. The biennial conference continues to focus on how best to provide partnership opportunities between field researchers and zoos and aquariums, provide a useful and positive networking atmosphere and instill a feeling of inspiration to the participants. We feel that the relationships developed between conservation commerce, products developed to support communities involved with surrounding research initiatives, plays an important role in the long-term success of these efforts. A number of vendors attended the 2007 event and from this, a new initiatve was formed: Vendors for Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation (VZACC). Please take a look at their website to find out how to... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?6716 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:56:01 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?6717 Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation events have offered conservation awards to presenters over the past conferences. In 2009, we will once again be accepting proposals for the ZACC Conservation Awards. If you are presenting at the 2009 event and have a conservation program in need of funding, we are now accepting proposals for awards between $1,000 and $3,000. You may send a brief proposal including summary, objective/expected outcomes, personnel involved and budget to conservation@houstonzoo.org. We will accept proposals for this award through November 30, 2008. In 2007 we were proud to award funds to the following progams: Maned Wolf Conservation in the Brazilian Cerrado, Nucharin Songsasen, Smithsonian National Zoological Park - $2,000 This study will help to determine territorial differences among individual wolves and their specific responses to habitat quality and human activities, to evaluate the potential threat of exposure to pathogens from domestic... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?6717 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:50:37 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?8467 Birth the First at the Zoo Since 1999 On April 25, 1972 the Houston Zoo made history, recording the first hatching in captivity of an endangered St. Vincent Amazon parrot. That first birth was followed by a second hatching in 1999. Today, the Houston Zoo is proud to report that history has repeated itself again and Zoo bird keepers are caring for a St. Vincent Amazon that hatched on May 28, 2008. The chick has been named Vincent after the father of the first St. Vincent born at the Houston Zoo. The chick hatched after 25 days of incubation and is being hand raised at the Zoo’s off exhibit Avian Conservation Environment (ACE) building, said Houston Zoo Bird Department supervisor Chris Holmes. For the first 28 days Vincent was hand fed every two hours from 5 in the morning until midnight. He went home with me in the evening and came to work with me every morning, said Holmes. Vincent was transported in a specially made climate controlled carrier. Found only on the Caribbean... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?8467 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:19:23 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2322 You and your students may explore the Zoo on a self-guided field trip. Consider a visit September through February when the animals are generally more active and the lines are shorter. Costs & Registrations Registration and payment must be received at least 3 weeks (21 days) prior to the program date. Download and submit the completed registration form via fax 713-533-6783 or mail: 1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, TX, 77030. Your field trip is not confirmed until the lead teacher has received our confirmation letter. Groups of 20 or more receive discounted admission. If you do not reserve three weeks in advance, your group will be charged full admission, including free Houston schools*. General Admission Group Discount Rate Children under 2 FREE FREE Children 2-11 $6.00 $5.00 Adults 12-64 $10.00 $8.00 Adults 65 and... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2322 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:11:44 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?7848 Visit Panama with the Houston Zoo January 5-11,2009 Travel with the Houston Zoo in January 2009 to Panama, a country filled with natural and cultural riches with a legacy that has shaped the worlds history. Panama is blessed with splendid biodiversity found within magnificent rainforests, spectacular seas and ancestral indigenous cultures. Detailed itinerary and pricing will be available soon. The Republic of Panama covers 29,761 square miles - an area smaller in size than South Carolina. Yet, its several life zones host more than 960 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 240 species of reptiles, 175 species of amphibians and over 10,000 species of vascular plants. Impressively, more than 25 percent of its territory is protected by national parks and nature reserves. A few highlights of our tour will include: Chagres River and the Embera People, a perfect opportunity to visit an indigenous village in the midst of an exceptionally wonderful natural setting that supports... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?7848 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:30:59 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?8470 content goes here http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?8470 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:21:25 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?4965 Thank you for purchasing tickets for the Houston Zoo’s Feast with the Beasts. We are really excited to bring you this great culinary adventure again this year! Over 40 restaurants will provide samples of their signature dishes, and there will be live musical performances on three entertainment stages. All this set against the Zoo’s naturally wild backdrop, and this will certainly be an evening to remember. Below are the answers to the most common questions we get: How old do I have to be to attend? You must be 21 years of age. What all does my ticket include? Your admission ticket will allow you to enjoy sample-size food from any or all of the 40 participating restaurants, two beverages- Budweiser and Yellowtail are our beverage sponsors- keeper chats, animal experiences, and live musical entertainment on three stages. Stage performers this year include , Katie Stuckey and the Swaggers, Nobody’s Fool, and Urbana. Will there be any animal guests? There will be keeper... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?4965 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:11:05 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?6712 The 8th Zoos and Aquariums Committing Conservation conference will be held January 23rd to January 26th, 2009 in Houston, Texas Registration for the 2009 Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation conference include: Icebreaker , Daily Lunches, Welcome Gift, Program, Refreshment Breaks, Zoo Day Lunch and Dinner. If you require a special meal, please contact us at the numbers below. Full Registration May 1, 2008 to December 22, 2008 $185 Late registration December 23, 2008 to January 19, 2009 $200 Single Day Registration $60 **After January 19, only on-site registrations will be accepted. To register for the conference by check or money order, please download this registration form and mail with payment to: Houston Zoo - ZACC Conservation Department Houston Zoo 1513 N. MacGregor Houston, TX 77030 For more information please contact... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?6712 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:21:07 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?5774 Six Simple Things You Can Do to Save Frogs Zoos and aquariums around the world have declared 2008 the Year of the Frog, drawing attention to the fact that amphibian populations are declining in many different countries. That’s the bad news. The good news is that you can do something that will help save frogs, toads, newts and salamanders in your state or region - maybe even in your own backyard. Here are six simple things we encourage everyone to do. Sign up to be A Friend of the Frogs. Join with others around the world who share your interest in amphibians and a concern for their future. Click here to become A Friend of the Frogs. Your name will be added to the growing list of people who want to be kept informed and who are willing to lend a hand to save amphibians from extinction. Learn more about amphibians. Knowledge is power. Check out our recommended list of books, articles and websites that contain essential information for the amphibian... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?5774 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:20:25 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?238 Houston Zoo Call of the Wild Lecture Series kicks off the new season in September with an exciting lineup of guest speakers. September 4th, 2008 Madagascar: A Ten-Year Perspective Dr. Edward Louis, Conservation Geneticist, Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo Brown Education Center Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments Lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. Buy Tickets Now! A Houston native, Ed Louis is the conservation geneticist for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research. In an effort to develop baseline molecular, distribution and census data on lemurs and other Malagasy flora and fauna, Louis has carried out and supervised extensive fieldwork on the island since 1998. Under his leadership as the principal investigator of the Madagascar Biodiversity & Biogeography Project, he has mentored over 35 students from the University of Antananarivo, and spearheaded multiple education programs including the novel re-introduction of two lemur species, the creation of a... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?238 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:18:05 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?3983 The primate fauna of Vietnam, containing several endemic Endangered and Critically Endangered species, is considered one of the highest global conservation priorities by the IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group. Of the 25 primate species found in Vietnam, 5 are endemic (found only in Vietnam) and listed among the world’s 25 most endangered primate species. A number of worthwhile programs were launched in Vietnam in the 1990s and have continued through the early part of the new century, broadly focused on the status of remaining wild populations, increasing levels of protection in existing parks and reserves, augmenting the national protected area system, establishing captive breeding colonies of threatened species, and building local capacity for conservation. Vietnam’s Endangered Primate Rescue Center was established in 1993 adjacent to the entrance of Cuc Phuong National Park. The park itself was the first in the country’s national protected area system and was created specifically to... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?3983 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:17:11 GMT Content Managers http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?3865 Influence of Large Herbivores on Neotropical Forests The Houston Zoo has partnered with the IUCN/SSC Tapir Specialist Group, in supporting field research focused on the ecology of the world’s threatened tapir species, genus Tapirus. There are four living species of tapir; three in Latin America: Bairds, Lowland, and Mountain and the Malayan Tapir of Southeast Asia. The Houston Zoo works closely with Patricia Medici, Chair of the IUCN Tapir Specialist Group in supporting a Lowland Tapir Project in Brazil’s Morro de Diabo State Park to assist researchers in determining the Influence of Large Herbivores on Neotropical Forests. By excluding such animals (e.g., tapirs, brocket deer and peccaries) from fenced forest plots, researchers at four Neotropical sites are gathering data related to the absence of these large herbivores from natural tropical forest ecosystems, attempting to document the specific environmental effects related to the ecological roles of these species. Brazilian field... http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?3865 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:16:32 GMT