Give the Gift of Adventure
Whether you give Zoo Lights tickets, an adopted Zoo animal, a gift membership, or an unforgettable animal encounter, give friends and family a unique experience they won’t forget. Your gift directly benefits the Zoo and helps us save animals in the wild.
View our Holiday Gift Guide below to get started on your holiday shopping!
Houston Zoo Membership
Give the gift that keeps on giving all year long! A Houston Zoo membership is a unique present everyone is sure to enjoy. Order your membership gift certificates online today!
TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights
Give the gift of Houston’s favorite holiday event with Zoo Lights tickets! Zoo Lights season is Nov. 22-Jan. 5. Buy early for the best price!
Adopt an Animal
Celebrate your special someone’s love of animals by adopting an animal at Houston Zoo. Adopt at the Guardian, Protector, Classroom, or Birthday level to receive a cuddly plush animal! Adoptions start at just $35!
In-Person Animal Encounters
Get up close and learn more about your favorite animal! Featured encounters include elephants, gorillas, Galápagos tortoises, sea lions, and a new offering with our Humboldt penguins. Prices range from $90 to $220.
Gift of Grub
This holiday season, give the Gift of Grub to your favorite animals at Houston Zoo! Your donation could help provide nutritious meals to our animals, like a feast of fish for our California sea lions.
Book a Cameo
Send your friends and family a festive season’s greetings with a personalized Cameo message from Zoo favorites like Shasta the cougar, Fiesta the llama, our sea lions, and more. Prices: $25-$65
