Virtual Program Options
Virtual Zoo Tours
Available to book Monday through Friday
Tailored for grades K–12
Intended for one or more classrooms to connect at a time (up to 100 connected devices)
Using the Zoom platform, connect with us to take a virtual tour of the Zoo and learn about the animals who live here and how you can help save animals in the wild. This program is interactive and uses multiple methods including live video from our Zoo habitats, up-close animal visitors and other means to create a memorable learning experience.
$125 for 30-minute program includes:
Introduction from our Zoo educator expert
You choose two animal areas listed below
An up-close animal visitor
A live Q&A with our Zoo educators
$175 for 45-minute program includes:
All the above
Plus one additional animal area
Plus one additional up-close animal visitor
Animal Sections to Choose From:
• Asian Elephant Herd
• Big Cats
• Great Apes
• Farm Animals
• Texas Wetlands
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Virtual Classroom Visit
Available to book Monday through Friday
Tailored for grades K–12
Up to 30 students per program
Using the Zoom platform, join us on an adventure to connect with the Houston Zoo and learn how you can help save animals in the wild. Through dynamic videos, discussion with Zoo experts and up-close animal visitors, your class will enjoy this engaging program with plenty of student interaction.
$100 for 30-minute program includes:
Exclusive pre-recorded video of our animals with live Zoo expert narration
Two up-close animal visitors
Live Q&A session with Zoo expert
$150 for 45-minute program includes:
All the above
Plus one more up-close animal visitor
Topics to Choose From:
- Animal Adaptations
- Habitats
- Texas Animals
- Order Up!
- Zoo Careers
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Virtual School-at-Home
Intended for families learning at home
Up to two connected devices
Available to book Monday through Friday
Tailored for grades K–12
Ready for a fun adventure from your very own home? Connect with us through the Zoom platform and join us as we dive into animal adaptations, habitats, and more! Meet an animal visitor up-close, compete in a family quiz, and become experts in saving wildlife.
$75 for 30-minute program includes:
Exclusive pre-recorded video of our animals with live Zoo expert narration
Two up-close animal visitor
Live Q&A session with Zoo expert
$125 for 45-minute program includes:
All the above
Plus one more up-close animal visitor
Topics to Choose From:
- Animal Adaptations
- Habitats
- Texas Animals
- Order Up!
- Zoo Careers
Request a program
Other Zoo Resources
Zoo to You
The Houston Zoo has had a busy summer! We’ve been hosting Facebook live events since March featuring different animals, keepers, and conservation projects. All of the videos are archived along with free activity sheets to go with them!
Click on the button below to access the full page.
Zoo to You
Animal Webcams
Take peak into the daily lives of our Zoo residents! Watch as they eat, sleep, play, and roam in their habitat, and incorporate these into a lesson for a fun twist on learning. Choose between giraffes, ants, rhinos, and more to add a little animal to your day.
Click on the button below to access the full page.
Animal Webcams
Camp Zoofari TV
Camp Zoofari got it’s very own television show! Explore the Zoo with Camp Supervisor Nick to learn all about our amazing animals.
Click on the button below to access the full page.
Camp Zoofari TV
Video for CAST participants
This video will give you a good idea of the different types of school programs we offer and what’s included with each. As a special offer for CAST participants, we’re offering an exclusive view of our brand new Pantanal habitat as an option for your Virtual Zoo Tour. Mention CAST when filling out the program request form and it can be one of the three habitats visited during the event!
