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Giraffe Feeding Platform
Zoo guests have a unique opportunity to interact with our our Masai giraffe family at the Giraffe Feeding Platform. Our giraffes are among the most beloved at the Houston Zoo for their charm and obvious curiosity about their visitors!
Daily Feeding Times:
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Cost:
$5 for 3 pieces of lettuce
Please note:
Feeding is dependent on weather and giraffe participation.
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In addition to 270 degrees of open viewing of their new exhibit yard and barn, one feature of the new giraffe exhibit is a nearly eye-level feeding platform. Standing seven feet higher than the level of surrounding plaza, the platform elevates you that much closer to the world’s tallest animal. At certain times of the day, guests can make their way up a ramp to the feeding area for a birds-eye view of the giraffes and ostriches and offer a snack to their long-necked pals.
Feeding giraffes is arguably one of life’s peak experiences. Imagine them meeting you, batting their long eye lashes as they lower their giant heads and gently take a crunchy lettuce leaf from your hand!
Look for the ticket booth located near the back patio of Twiga Terrace, the restaurant in The African Forest.
To learn more about our Masai Giraffes and their new home in The African Forest, visit the Houston Zoo Giraffe Family webpage.
| Revenue generated from giraffe feeding tickets helps support the care of our giraffes and the other 6,000 animals at the Houston Zoo. |
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