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Action for Apes Challenge

Through April 2019

Member Morning: Conservation Heroes

Saturday, January 5th
8:00 am

Zoo Lights Family Overnight

January 5 - January 6
7:00 pm - 9:00 am

Zoo Ball 2019

Saturday, April 6th

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The amount of food Houston Zoo animals eat is incredible, so it’s easy to see why your generosity matters so much when it comes to caring for our animal family.

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Mountain Gorillas’ Future is a Little Brighter
November 27, 2018

Mountain Gorillas’ Future is a Little Brighter
Houston Zoo Staff are Saving Bats in Texas
October 29, 2018

Houston Zoo Staff are Saving Bats in Texas
See Them, Save Them: Your Visit to the Zoo is Saving Black Bears in Texas
October 3, 2018

See Them, Save Them: Your Visit to the Zoo is Saving Black Bears in Texas

Recycle Holiday Lights

Recycling keeps items out of landfills. Less space for landfills means more space for animals! Bring your string lights to the Zoo and place them in our special bin.

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Updated: Tuesday, December 18th

Daily Schedule

  1. 1:00 PM

    Now Featured at Natural Encounters
  2. 1:30 PM

    Emphasis on Elephants

  3. Get to Know Giraffes

  4. 2:00 PM

    Feed the Giraffes (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
  5. 2:30 PM

    Animal Athletes
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