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Nov 7: The Zoo will be closing early at 3pm, with last entry at 2pm for our annual Zoo Ball event.
Día de los Muertos
Join us on November 1-2 for this meaningful tradition of joy and remembrance.
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TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights
Tickets are now onsale for Houston's favorite holiday lights tradition.
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Wine Fest at Zoo Lights
Sip your way through wine tastings all evening at our 21+ event.
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Today’s Schedule

Monday, November 2nd

Schedule updated each morning before we open at 9:00 a.m. Meet the Keeper Chats are sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Foundation.

  • 1:30 pm
    Humboldt Penguins!
  • 2:00 pm
    Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
  • 2:00 pm
    Wildlife Connections at Children's Zoo
  • 3:00 pm
    Primates

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