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Photo Day at the Houston Zoo


Photograph by Andy Biggs
Photography enthusiasts - come out to the Houston Zoo on Saturday, December 12 to capture images of the Zoo's animals and lush landscaping 2 hours before our normal opening time. Take advantage of morning lighting and cooler weather and get memorable shots of some of the Zoo's early risers as they start their day.
 
Ticket holders will have access to the Zoo's public grounds and exhibits starting at 7:00 a.m., two hours before the zoo opens to the public. Attendees are invited to participate in scheduled activities or you can just roam the Zoo grounds at your leisure, taking photos of all that the Zoo has to offer, until our normally scheduled closing time of 6:00 p.m.
 

A continental breakfast and all-day access to the Zoo are included.

Photo Day Ticket Prices:  

Adult Member : $25.00
Child/Senior/Student Member : $15.00

Adult Non-Member : $30.00
Child/Senior/Student Non-Member : $20.00

Children under 4 FREE

 

 Special photography presentation by:

Andy Biggs
African Wildlife Photographer

Andy Biggs is an avid adventurer, conservationist, teacher, and outdoor photographer whose photography celebrates the African landscape and its rich wildlife, people, and culture. With a deep respect and understanding for African wildlife, Andy unfolds the world of the Serengeti onto our doorstep with striking emotional depth. His photographic safaris allow the traveler to not only enhance their understanding of photography, lighting, and wildlife, but to develop a life-long admiration for Africa's beauty and culture.

www.andybiggs.com

  

 

Schedule of Events: Saturday, December 12, 2009

7:00 a.m. Gates Open, continental breakfast
7:00-9:00 a.m. Photo access to Zoo grounds and all outside exhibits, including scheduled photo opps
9:00-10:00 a.m. - Photography presentation at Karamu Outpost tent by Andy Biggs
 
 
Have a question about this event?
E-mail grouptickets@houstonzoo.org.
 
 Event is Rain or Shine
 
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