$7.50 per child for members (adult members are free)
$18.50 per child for non-members (includes 1 adult admission); $7.50 per each additional child
Spring: February 2 - May 13 (except March 9, 11, 16, and 18)
Summer: No programs offered
Enjoy the wild outdoors with your infant or toddler! We’ll meet outside the front entrance by the gift shop and “stroll” together through a particular part of the Zoo. Our trek will conclude with a touchable animal encounter at the conclusion of the program. Individuals and mom groups welcome!
Spring's Theme What Do Animals Eat? Learn all about what and how animals at the zoo eat!
February
2 and 4 - Grass and Leaves - Red Panda, Giraffe, Sifaka, Giant Eland, Zebra
9 and 11 - Grass and Leaves - Rock Hyrax, Elephant, Okapi, Bongo, Tapir
16 and 18 - Bugs and Dead Stuff - Meerkat, Komodo Dragon, Anteater, Vulture, Raven
23 and 25 - Everything - Red-Tailed Guenons, Swamp Monkeys, Spectacled Bears, Babirusa, Maned Wolf
*Exhibits and animal visibility subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Registration Information
Walk up and advance registrations accepted. From 9:00-9:15 a.m. on the morning of the program, you may purchase tickets at the Group Sales window at the main zoo entrance. Look for the window that says "Groups". For advance tickets, download and submit the completed registration form via fax 713-533-6783 or mail: 1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, TX 77030
Cancellations
Patrons who provide a written notice of cancellation to the Group Sales Department (1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, TX 77030) on or before 6 weeks (42 days) prior to the program date will receive a full refund. No refund will be issued after this date. Program and date changes must be made at least 3 weeks (21 days) prior to the program date and are subject to availability.
The Houston Zoo reserves the right to cancel any program due to minimum enrollment, inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be issued. Cancellations are official upon receipt of confirmation from the Houston Zoo.
Additional Information
For additional assistance or information please see our contact page.
Early Childhood Education Programs at the Zoo are presented by: