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The Houston Zoo has opened a new dimension in guest services with a GPS enabled Zoo iPhone and Android application. The Houston Zoo’s free iPhone and Android apps display guests’ location on Zoo grounds using real-time GPS coordinates and allows visitors to access photos and videos of Zoo exhibits and animals and access daily Meet the Keeper Talks and presentations.
“We designed this application with the guest experience foremost in our minds,” said Houston Zoo Director of Interactive Marketing Kelly Russo. “We wanted the application to be a personalized guide for our guests, giving our visitors instant information about all the Zoo has to offer so they can make the most of their visit,” added Russo.
To download the iPhone app, capture the QR code with your phone's barcode scanner. The green button will take you to the app in iTunes.
To download the Android app, capture the QR code with your phone's barcode scanner. The green button will take you to the app in Android Market.
The Houston Zoo’s new free application for the iPhone, iPod Touch and Android features:
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A GPS enabled map displaying guest’s locations and a “Friend Finder” feature allowing users to connect with their friends while at the Zoo.
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A “Near Me” button lists all the Zoo’s animal exhibits as well as the location of concession stands, food courts and restrooms in proximity to the guest’s location.
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The “Today” button features a continually updated list of Meet the Keeper Talks, presentations and activities, allowing guests to create a personalized schedule and identify each item on the list on an interactive map.
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The application’s homepage includes a live Twitter stream (twitter.com/houstonzoo).
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The “Animals” button provides guests with photos, videos, names and facts about Houston Zoo animals.
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The application’s “More” page will keep guests informed with frequently updated Houston Zoo news including parking information, new animals and birth announcements, upcoming special events, guest surveys and the latest video/photo galleries.
The applications, designed in collaboration with Accesso is available now for free download at the iTunes App Store and Android Marketplace. Search for “Houston Zoo” to download.
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