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Asante: Texas Wetlands Preview

Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Flock: Texas Wetlands Preview Party

Thursday, May 23, 6:00pm-9:00pm

Kathrine G. McGovern Texas Wetlands Opening

Friday, May 24, 10:00 a.m.

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

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Featured Stories / Zoo News Blog ›

You and the Zoo are Saving Wild Whooping Cranes!
May 13, 2019

You and the Zoo are Saving Wild Whooping Cranes!

In less than two weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Houston Zoo’s new Kathrine G. McGovern’s Texas Wetlands habitat! As you embark on your first adventure through our new exhibit, you’ll…
Meet the Zoo’s Snake Saving Partner Murthy Kantimahanti on Monday, April 29th!
April 24, 2019

Meet the Zoo’s Snake Saving Partner Murthy Kantimahanti on Monday, April 29th!
Camp Zoofari Inspires 11 Year-old to Start Cell Phone Recycling Project in Africa, Saving Gorillas in the Wild!
April 24, 2019

Camp Zoofari Inspires 11 Year-old to Start Cell Phone Recycling Project in Africa, Saving Gorillas in the Wild!
Life-saving Protocols Activated to Save Baby Elephant
April 19, 2019

Life-saving Protocols Activated to Save Baby Elephant
Celebrate Earth Day and Save Species at Party for the Planet this Weekend!
April 15, 2019

Celebrate Earth Day and Save Species at Party for the Planet this Weekend!
Houstonians Flock to Raise Funds at Annual Zoo Ball
April 9, 2019

Houstonians Flock to Raise Funds at Annual Zoo Ball
Updated: Sunday, May 19th

Daily Schedule

  1. 2:00 PM

    Feed the Giraffes (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)

  2. Spark Team Presentation!
  3. 2:30 PM

    Featured Feathers - Kookabura
  4. 3:30 PM

    Featured Primate of the Day
  5. 4:00 PM

    Now Featured at Natural Encounters
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