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September 11, 2019
Houston Zoo’s Male Orangutan Pumpkin Dies
We are mourning the death of 34-year-old, Bornean orangutan Pumpkin. This morning, he passed away due to heart failure. While Pumpkin came to live at the Houston Zoo a little under three years…
September 9, 2019
Animal Enrichment Wish List
September 3, 2019
Helping Black Bears in the Wild Every Time You Wipe
August 30, 2019
Show Tons of Love for Our Asian Elephants
August 9, 2019
The Pride of Our Zoo — Big Cat Edition
August 8, 2019
Let’s Talk Animal Enrichment
Updated: Monday, September 16th
Daily Schedule
Schedule updated each morning before we open at 9 a.m.Sponsored by Phillips 66
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10:00 AM
Elephant Bath
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10:30 AM
Animal Encounter at Swap shop
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Today’s Featured Reptile House Resident
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11:00 AM
All About Rhinos
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Animal Encounter at Texas Wetlands
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Feed the Giraffes (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
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Ready, Set, Fun!
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Sea Lion Training Session
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11:30 AM
Incredible Carnivores
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Piranha Feeding
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Whooping Cranes at Texas Wetlands!
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11:45 AM
Toro's Training Camp
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12:30 PM
Chimpanzee Conversation
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1:00 PM
Now Featured at Natural Encounters
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1:30 PM
Emphasis on Elephants
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Get to Know Giraffes
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2:00 PM
Feed the Giraffes (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
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2:30 PM
Animal Encounter at Texas Wetlands
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Featured Feathers!
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3:30 PM
Featured Primate of the Day
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4:00 PM
Now Featured at Natural Encounters: Indoor Rainforest
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