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Today’s Schedule

Thursday, October 30th

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

  • 9:30 am
    Birds of the World
  • 10:00 am
    Reptiles and Amphibians
  • 10:30 am
    Masai Giraffes
  • 11:00 am
    California Sea Lions
  • 11:00 am
    Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
  • 11:30 am
    Cougars
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In Loving Memory of Chimpanzee Charlie
October 29, 2025

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Charlie, our cherished chimpanzee. At age 53, Charlie received attentive and thorough care from his primate and veterinary teams. He saw his consulting complementary…

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