Snow in Texas? In June? Only at the Houston Zoo! We’re making it snow for the first Cool Nights of the season! Make a snowman or snow angel and learn how the Houston Zoo helps save animals here in Texas. Want to stay for Zoovie Night? Well you are in luck! We will be showing SING on a giant outdoor screen! Stay late and put down your blanket to watch the movie at 8:30 p.m.

Last entry 8 p.m.
Zoo closes at 8:30 p.m. except for movie area.

Celebrate pollinators! Pollinators help plants complete their life cycle by moving pollen from one plant to another. This is a very important process if you like any of the following things – chocolate, fruits, ice cream, and even tequila! Join us for music, games, and activities to learn more about how to help pollinators.

FIN-tastic FISH FRY at the Houston Zoo!
Bring a date or grab your friends to dance to the jams of the Walter Jaworski Band, enjoy an ice-cold brew, play your favorite backyard games all while indulging in an ocean-friendly fish fry.* Meet and greet with some of the Zoo’s most popular residents, Rainbo the parrot, Fiesta the llama and Winston the pig at 6:00 p.m.
*Fish fry is only $6.99!

Make a splash at the Zoo and learn all about our marine animals and how you can keep them and their ocean homes healthy. Dance to the music, create your own fish at the craft station, and explore the Zoo as you partake in the scavenger hunt all while learning about your favorite marine animals. Then show off your fishy creations at our Sea-tastic Parades at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. All activities take place at the Reflection Pool.

This night only, the Kathrine McGovern Water Play Park will stay open late! You can also enjoy special Meet the Keeper Talks Presented by Phillips 66. At 6 p.m. join us in the Kipp Aquarium and learn about the many species swimming within, at 6:30 p.m. visit the Carruth Natural Encounters Building for a piranha feeding, and at 7 p.m. experience an exciting sea lion show at the sea lion pool.

Plus, stay even later for a showing of The Sandlot on our giant outdoor inflatable screen at Masihara Pavilion, starting at 8:30 p.m. Be sure to bring your blankets or chairs to sit back and relax as you enjoy the movie. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase at the nearby Herzstein Trading Post.

Last entry 8 p.m.
Zoo closes at 8:30 p.m. except for movie area.

For this Cool Nights, it’s all about bears! Bring your teddy bear to the Zoo, dance in a Teddy Bear Parade, and learn all about the bears who live at the Houston Zoo and how you can help save bears in the wild.

We’re celebrating reptiles and amphibians! Enjoy music and outdoor games, plus learn more about our slithering and hopping residents and how to save them in the wild.

Princesses and pirates – wear your favorite fairy tale gown and join us for an enchanting evening at the Zoo! Meet Aurora the orangutan and Boga the Komodo dragon, and learn how you can help these species live happily ever after.

Bring a friend, bring a date, or bring your family and join us for Jungle Jammin’! Enjoy music, outdoor games, and more as you take advantage of the cool evening weather and the even cooler atmosphere.

LEGO blocks, that is! Check out our special summer exhibit and build, create, and enjoy LEGO-themed creations. Plus, it’s the last Zoovie Night of the summer, and we’re featuring Batman Lego Movie!

Last entry 8 p.m.
Zoo closes at 8:30 p.m. except for movie area.