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StatusAlertIf you're heading to the Zoo this weekend, we expect it to be busy. Take the METRORail to avoid traffic delays!
Red pandas will be off exhibit through May 30 due to renovations.
Special price $5.00 (free for under age 2)
Don\’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to be the first to see Zoo Lights! You will be one of the first to see what is sure to become a new holiday tradition in Houston for these two exclusive member nights.
Limited space is available for each night, so purchase your tickets online at before they\’re sold out.
TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights is a special event outside of normal operating hours and members do not receive free entry. 10 ticket maximum purchase allowed. Limited space is available per night and tickets are expected to sell out. Tickets purchased valid for day selected only. Event will take place rain or shine. $5.00 admission price is valid November 19 and 20, 2012 only. Members will receive a $2.00 discount during general Zoo Lights operating hours from November 23, January 5, 2012.
The Asia Society Texas Center and The Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program present The Conservation Forum Series
Saving Snow Leopards in Central Asia through Innovative Science and Community-Based Action
The Conservation Forum Series is a partnership designed to bring speakers to Houston focusing on environmental and educational topics which highlight some of the world\’s most renowned experts in these fields
Date: November 20th, 2012
Time: Doors open at 6:00pm
Speaker event begins at 7:00pm
Location: Asia Society Texas Center Museum
1370 Southmore Blvd-Musem District
10:00 Elephant Bath at the Elephant Barn
10:30 Fruit Bat Feeding at the Children’s Zoo
11:00 Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
11:00 Story Safari at the Butterfly Stage in the Children’s Zoo
11:00 Meet the Keeper Talk at Birds
11:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Sea Lions
11:30 Tiger Training Window
12:00 Meet the Keeper Talk at Tamarins in Wortham World of Primates
12:00 Zooper Challenge at the Butterfly Stage in the Children’s Zoo
12:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Chimpanzees in African Forest
1:00 Natural Encounters Meet the Keeper: TXU Chill-Out Otters
1:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Sea Lions
1:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Birds
2:00 Meet the Keeper Talk at Clouded Leopards
2:00 Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
2:00 Meet the Keeper Talk at Giraffes in African Forest
2:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Birds of the World
2:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Chimpanzees in African Forest
3:00 Meet the Keeper Talk at Elephants
3:00 Meet the Keeper Talk at Otters in the Children Zoo
3:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Rhinos in African Forest
3:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Orangutans in Wortham World of Primates
4:00 Natural Encounters Meet the Keeper: Meerkat Exhibit