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TXU Energy presents Dinosaurs

May 25 - September 2
9:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m

Lone Star Soirée

Thursday, June 20, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Evening Chill: Aquarium & Sea Lions

June 21 - June 22
5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m

Silent Disco

Thursday, July 18, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

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At Camp Zoofari, campers explore the Houston Zoo, meet Zoo creatures, and make new friends while learning about animals and how to save them in the wild.

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Book a trip with us to exotic destinations, observe wild creatures in their natural habitats, and experience local cultures.

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Featured Stories / Zoo News Blog ›

You and the Zoo are Saving Wildlife on the Galapagos Islands!
June 17, 2019

You and the Zoo are Saving Wildlife on the Galapagos Islands!

The Houston Zoo has been supporting wildlife-saving efforts on the Galapagos Islands for the last 6 years. This is made possible by visitors (like you!) coming to the Zoo. We use a portion…
Houstonians are Saving Gorillas by Recycling Electronics
June 10, 2019

Houstonians are Saving Gorillas by Recycling Electronics
Meet the Houston Zoo 2019 Wildlife Warriors
June 6, 2019

Meet the Houston Zoo 2019 Wildlife Warriors
Houston Zoo Releases Sea Turtles Back into the Wild
May 31, 2019

Houston Zoo Releases Sea Turtles Back into the Wild
Houston Zoo Conservation Partners Provide Leadership Training to Zoo’s Summer Interns
May 29, 2019

Houston Zoo Conservation Partners Provide Leadership Training to Zoo’s Summer Interns
Texas Wetlands debuts just in time for Summer
May 24, 2019

Texas Wetlands debuts just in time for Summer
Updated: Monday, June 17th

Daily Schedule

  1. 2:00 PM

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

    Featured Feathers!
  3. 3:00 PM

    Toro's Training Camp
  4. 3:30 PM

    Featured Primate of the Day
  5. 4:00 PM

    Now Featured at Natural Encounters
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