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  • The Reptile & Amphibian Building is closing early Friday 5/17 at 5 p.m.
  • Mole rat habitat construction continues! The exit at the back of Natural Encounters will be closed from 5/13 through 5/15, and 5/17.

Today - See Talks, Trainings and Feedings
Every day we have more than a dozen Meet the Keeper Talks. Check out today's schedule!
Thursday Dec. 6, 2012 - Wild Wheels
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9:15 am10:15 am

Enjoy an adventure in the wild outdoors with your infant or toddler as we explore the habitats of the world. We’ll meet outside the front entrance by the gift shop and “stroll” together through a particular part of the Zoo. Our trek will conclude with a touchable animal encounter and a hand or footprint craft to take home. Individuals and parent groups welcome!

Get your tickets for Wild Wheels at the gate the morning of the program.
Members: $9 per child, adults are free

Non-Members: $22 per child (includes 1 adult admission)
$9 per additional child
$13 per additional adult

Thursday Dec. 6, 2012 - Natural Encounters and Reptiles Closing Early at 4:30 p.m.
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4:30 pm

On December 6th, the Natural Encounters building and the Reptiles and Amphibians building will close early at 4:30 p.m. for private events.

Thursday Dec. 6, 2012 - Zoo Lights
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6:00 pm10:00 pm

Zoo Lights November 23rd through January 5th
For this special night-time spectacular, the Houston Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland, filled with brilliant displays of colorful lights and festive holiday music.

Learn More

Zoo Lights November 23rd through January 5th
For this special night-time spectacular, the Houston Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland, filled with brilliant displays of colorful lights and festive holiday music.

Learn More


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Zoo Map
Need help getting around the Zoo? Print this handy map and bring it with you, or just take a look at it.
View the Zoo Map

Zoo Keeper Talks Schedule
TIMES ARE UPDATED EVERY MORNING

Friday May 17, 2013

10:00 Elephant Bath at the Elephant Barn
10:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at the big head turtles in the Reptile House
10:30 Fruit Bat Feeding at the Children’s Zoo
11:00 Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
11:00 Meet the Keeper Talk at Rhinos in African Forest
11:00 Story Safari at the Butterfly Stage in the Children’s Zoo
11:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at the Aquarium
11:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Clouded Leopards
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: Bat Keeper talk at the Bat Exhibit
1:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Sea Lions
1:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Elephants
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
3:00 Otter training at otter exhibit in the Children’s Zoo
3:30 Meet the Keeper Talk at Guenons in Wortham World of Primates
4:00 Natural Encounters: Meerkat Keeper talk at the Meerkat Exhibit