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Zoo Bloom

Celebrate spring and learn about the importance of pollinators at our new, month-long event, Zoo Bloom!

March 27 - May 3

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March 27 – May 3
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., last entry at 4:00 p.m.

RESERVE TICKETS

This event is included with general admission and is FREE for members.

We are excited to introduce the Zoo’s newest multi-day event: Zoo Bloom! From March 27 – May 3, the Zoo will blossom before your eyes with spring-inspired decor and colorful plant displays across the Zoo.

Zoo Bloom invites you to step into the Zoo and experience how every plant choice—at home, at school, and throughout our neighborhoods—can create vital food, shelter, and safe pathways for the birds, bees, butterflies, and bats that share our vibrant city.

Highlights include:

  • Spring-inspired photo ops
  • Daily Meet the Keeper Chats centered around pollinators
  • Extended hours on the first four Saturdays of Zoo Bloom
  • Meet our Horticulture team who will highlight the importance of native plants that support the pollinators that depend on them

 

Zoo Bloom Extended Hours

On select dates, we’re extending our hours to allow guests to experience the Zoo later. We’re keeping the Zoo open until 9:00 p.m.

This event is included with general admission and is FREE for members. This event happens only on select dates – see dates below.

Zoo Bloom Extended Hours:
March 28, April 4, April 11, and April 18
Open until 9:00 p.m., last entry at 8:00 p.m.

Members-Only Extended Hours
Saturday, May 2
Zoo access from 4:00-9:00 p.m., last entry at 8:00 p.m.

Featured Species

A yard with native blooms is a rest stop for these beautiful birds during our Great Migration.

Bats are our night-shift pollinators and insect-eaters that help our city.

Native bees are gentle, not pests! They help our flowers grow.

Monarch caterpillars can only eat milkweed. Planting milkweed is like building a nursery for baby monarchs to grow!

Zoo Bloom FAQ

Are animals visible during extended hours?

To enhance animal visibility during extended hours, we’ve added red lights to the following animal habitats:

  • African lions
  • Malayan tiger
  • African painted dogs
  • Mixed species habitat in South America’s Pantanal
  • Jaguar in South America’s Pantanal
  • Pygmy hippo
  • Plains zebra
  • American alligators in Texas Wetlands

Will there be seasonal food options available?

There will be plenty of food options available, including our full menu from Jack’s Cafe and Cypress Circle Café, as well as our food kiosks around the Zoo. Place your order online ahead of time from Cypress Circle.

Enjoy a variety of spring-themed snacks and treats at the following locations:

Texas Wetlands Kiosk

  • Butterfly Pea Flower Matcha Latte
  • Dragon fruit Margarita

Children’s Zoo Kiosk

  • ICEE Floats
  • Smash-Ups (Hill Country Crunch, Chunky Cowboy Brownie) – similar to a DQ Blizzard

Flamingo Terrace Food Truck

  • Elote-style corn dog
  • Hot Cheeto-dusted pretzel

As a Zoo member, can I purchase additional discounted tickets not covered by my membership?

Yes, members receive discounted admission for extra guests not covered by their membership. Prices for these discounted tickets will adjust along with Flex Pricing when members log in to the Member Portal.

Can I store personal items at the Zoo while I visit?

The Houston Zoo cannot hold any items for guests at the Guest Relations Office. Please leave all unsecured or restricted items in your personal vehicle or at home.

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