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TXU Energy presents Mythical Realms

March 6 - September 7

Zoolates: Pilates at the Zoo featuring a Gorilla Feeding Experience

Saturday, August 15 at 7:45 a.m.

World Elephant Day Celebration

Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m

Neighbors for Nature: Quintana Beach County Park

Saturday, August 29

Brew at the Zoo

Friday, September 18, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Houston Zoo Career Fair

Thursday, Sept 24, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Neighbors for Nature – Charles Milby Park Cleanup

Saturday, September 26

Zoolates: Pilates at the Zoo at One Ocean

Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 a.m.

Zoo Ball 2026

Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:00 p.m. to midnight

Summer Fun at Houston Zoo

Make this summer unforgettable with a full day of outdoor adventure at Houston Zoo. Enjoy a full day of value with world-class animal habitats, interactive keeper chats, and shaded pathways perfect for summer exploration.

Summer Starts Here
  1. Mar 6
    TXU Energy presents Mythical Realms March 6 - September 7 Presented by TXU Energy
  2. Aug 15
    Back to School at Houston Zoo August 15-23, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  3. Zoolates: Pilates at the Zoo featuring a Gorilla Feeding Experience Saturday, August 15 at 7:45 a.m.
  4. World Elephant Day Celebration Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m
  5. Aug 29
    Neighbors for Nature: Quintana Beach County Park Saturday, August 29
  6. Sep 18
    Brew at the Zoo Friday, September 18, 6:00-10:00 p.m. Presented by TXU Energy
  7. Sep 24
    Houston Zoo Career Fair Thursday, Sept 24, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  8. Sep 26
    Neighbors for Nature – Charles Milby Park Cleanup Saturday, September 26
  9. Oct 17
    Zoolates: Pilates at the Zoo at One Ocean Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 a.m.
  10. Nov 7
    Zoo Ball 2026 Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:00 p.m. to midnight
  11. Dec 12
    Zoolates: Pilates at the Zoo featuring a Giraffe Feeding Experience Saturday December 12, at 7:30 a.m.
Updated: Thursday, August 13th

Meet the Keeper Chats

  1. 12:00 PM

    Primates
  2. 1:30 PM

    Humboldt Penguins!
  3. 2:00 PM

    Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)

  4. Goat Yard
  5. 3:00 PM

    Primates
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