October 2025: Our Humboldt penguins are off habitat for now, and are currently spending time behind the scenes.
Updated Tuesday, October 14th
Meet the Keeper Chats
Schedule updated each morning before we open at 9:00 a.m.Meet the Keeper Chats are sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Foundation
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9:30 am @ Birds of the World
Birds of the World
Fly by the new Birds of the World exhibit to learn more about one of our beautiful avian friends!
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10:00 am @ Reptile and Amphibian House
Reptiles and Amphibians
Stop by the Reptile & Amphibian House near the Reflection Pool to learn more on how you are helping to save them in the wild.
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10:30 am @ The Bug House
Bugs!
Join us inside of the Bug House at the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo.
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10:30 am @ Giraffe Habitat
Masai Giraffes
Join us at the Masai giraffe habitat in the African Forest and learn about the world's tallest land mammal.
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11:00 am @ Sea Lion Habitat
California Sea Lions
Our colony of California sea lions love learning something new as much as they love eating fish. Stop by the amphitheater at Galápagos Islands to spectate our fantastic training with our Spectacular Sea Lions!
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11:00 am @ Giraffe Habitat
Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
Meet us at the giraffe platform to feed and learn more about these amazing animals!!
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11:30 am @ McNair Asian Elephant Habitat
Elephant Cow Yard
Get an up-close look at the Houston Zoo's Asian Elephant herd and hear from our dedicated team about how we care for these majestic animals, along with ways you can help protect them in the wild.
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11:30 am @ Tiger Habitat
Terrrrrific Tigers
These secretive striped felines are the largest cats in the world. Come talk tiger with one of their keepers; we may be on the overlook at tigers or we'll do a training session at their window.
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12:00 pm @ Wortham World of Primates
Siamangs Monkeys!
Meet the keeper in Wortham World of Primates to learn more about these Amazing Animals!
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2:00 pm @ Giraffe Habitat
Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
Meet us at the giraffe platform to feed and learn more about these amazing animals!!
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2:00 pm @ John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo
Goat Yard
Head to the goat yard, located in the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo to learn more about our goats and farm animals.
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3:00 pm @ Wortham World of Primates
Black Howler Monkeys/Crowned Lemurs
Stop by the black howler monkeys/crowned lemurs to learn more about them!
