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HOUSTON ZOO

Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Last entry at 3 p.m.; Zoo Lights starts at 5 p.m.
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  • Meet The Animals
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    • Birds
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    • Reptiles
    • Webcams
    • Animal Care
    • Animal Art
  • Exhibits
    • African Forest
    • Bird Habitats
    • Carnivore Habitats
    • Carruth Natural Encounters
    • Hoofed Run
    • John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo
    • Kipp Aquarium
    • McNair Asian Elephant Habitat
    • Reptile & Amphibian House
    • Sea Lion Habitat
    • Wortham World of Primates
  • Education
    • Camp Zoofari
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    • Home School
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On Sale

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Holiday
Gift Guide

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Big New Bear Habitat

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Save Wildlife:
Bring Your
Water Bottle

Volunteer

Help the Zoo

Overnights at the Zoo

Internships

Hands-On Experience

Winter Camp Zoofari

Scouts

Save 49%
with CityPASS

Wildlife Travel

Job Openings

Zoo Careers

Field Trips

Plan Your School Visit

Adopt Me Today

Pollinators

Host your event at the zoo

Zoo Sprouts

Keeping Our World Wild:
Centennial Campaign

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Kipp Aquarium

Children’s Zoo

Birds

Sustainable
Palm Oil

Save Wildlife

African Forest

Ocean-Friendly Seafood

Make the Choice

Swap Shop

Animal Art – Choose A Painting

Natural Encounters

Join the
Flock

Reptile and Amphibian
House

Primates
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The Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 533-6500
The Houston Zoo is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Prices and Discounts
    • Hours, Directions & Parking
    • Today’s Schedule
    • Animal Encounters
    • Event Calendar
    • Activities at the Zoo
    • Guest Services
    • Shops and Cafes
  • Zoo Blog
    • E-newsletter
  • Meet The Animals
    • Amphibians
    • Aquatic Animals
    • Birds
    • Mammals
    • Reptiles
    • Webcams
    • Animal Care
    • Animal Art
  • Exhibits
    • African Forest
    • Bird Habitats
    • Carnivore Habitats
    • Carruth Natural Encounters
    • Hoofed Run
    • John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo
    • Kipp Aquarium
    • McNair Asian Elephant Habitat
    • Reptile & Amphibian House
    • Sea Lion Habitat
    • Wortham World of Primates
  • Education
    • Camp Zoofari
    • Educators
    • Early Childhood
    • Field Trips
    • Home School
    • School Programs
    • ZooMobile
  • Experiences
    • Birthday Parties
    • Boy & Girl Scouts
    • Families
    • Teens
    • Wildlife-Focused Travel
    • Overnights
  • Saving Wildlife
    • Take Action
    • Texas Conservation
    • Global Conservation
    • Wildlife Travel
    • Conservation Gala