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Today’s Schedule

Thursday, May 7th

Schedule updated each morning before we open at 9 a.m. Meet the Keeper Chats are sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Foundation.

  • 9:30 am
    Birds of the World
  • 10:00 am
    Reptiles and Amphibians
  • 10:30 am
    Masai Giraffes
  • 10:30 am
    One Ocean Aquarium
  • 11:00 am
    California Sea Lions
  • 11:00 am
    Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)

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Houston Zoo Elevates Animal Health for Its Beloved Senior Animals From small and furry to long and scaly, Houston Zoo’s veterinarian team is now able to elevate the world-class care it provides to…

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