Homework Help

Part of the fun of being a scientist is to discover new things—and it requires detective work and asking a lot of questions to become an expert!

Make sure you look at more than one source for your information.

There are also many books, periodicals, and reference materials available that can help with your research.

Looking for sources of conservation information?
There are a lot of conservation organizations where you can find up-to-date information on endangered species, numbers of animals in the wild, and lots of other amazing information.

What about zoo careers and staff interviews?
We've put together some information on zoo careers for you.

When should you contact the Houston Zoo?
If you have specific questions about our animals, zoo careers, or the Houston Zoo that can't be found online or in a book, please send these questions to the Houston Zoo's Education Department well in advance, so we have ample time to respond. Due to the volume of questions and requests we receive, if the questions do not pertain specifically to the Houston Zoo, we won't be able to send a response.

Student Surveys
If you're class project includes conducting a survey of guests visiting the Houston Zoo, please submit your request and your questionnaire two weeks prior to the day you wish to conduct the survey. Please submit requests and questionnaires to our Public Affairs Director Brian Hill at bhill@houstonzoo.org or media@houstonzoo.org.

If you wish to conduct a survey in Hermann Park or in the plaza between the miniature train station and the Houston Zoo's admission gates please contact Elliott Ruben at the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department at 713-845-1028, visit the department on the Web or contact the department at askparks@houstontx.gov.