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On this Zoo Lights night, guests can expect a smaller crowd, quieter music, limited flashing lights, and designated quiet areas. Last entry at 9:30 p.m. Buy early for the best price! Tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the gate.
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Throughout Zoo Lights season, we also offer “Calming Nooks” located near the picnic area across from Masihara Pavilion before entering the Geo-Prism Safari and the pathway across from the carousel toward the restrooms.
We will offer bypasses for guests around highly-stimulating areas at the following locations:
- Holiday Grove (bypass is Flamingo Terrace)
- Enchanted Forest, sponsored by H-E-B (bypass is continuing along the main path to Cypress Circle)
- Snow and Holiday Dance Party (bypass is the pathway in front of Children’s Zoo toward Enchanted Forest)
Highly-stimulating areas without a bypass include:
- Wild Wonder Lights (Projection Mapping) in the McGovern Front Plaza
- Moving lights and music at Illuminated Ocean outside of Great Ape Gallery
- Iridescent Immersion inside of Great Ape Gallery
Houston Zoo is a Certified Autism Center
We are proud to announce that the Houston Zoo is now a Certified Autism Center™ through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification recognizes our commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for guests of all abilities.
As a Certified Autism Center, our staff has undergone specialized training to better understand and accommodate the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum. We will offer quiet spaces and enhanced support to ensure that every family can enjoy a memorable visit.
