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Today’s Schedule

Saturday, December 9th

Schedule updated each morning before we open at 9 a.m. Meet the Keeper Talks are presented by Phillips 66.

  • 11:30 am
    Jaguars
  • 12:00 pm
    Pantanal Canopy
  • 1:30 pm
    Meet the Keeper Talk at Elephants Cow Exhibit Pool
  • 2:00 pm
    Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
  • 2:00 pm
    Goat Yard/Farm
  • 2:00 pm
    Meet the Keeper Talk at the Goat Yard
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Save Animals in the Wild this Holiday Season
December 1, 2023

From the inception of the first TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights event 12 years ago, Houston Zoo has hosted nearly 3 million guests for what has become one of Houston’s favorite holiday traditions!…

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