Updated Friday, March 13th
Daily Schedule
Schedule updated each morning before we open at 9:00 a.m.Meet the Keeper Talks are sponsored by Phillips 66
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10:00 am @ McNair Asian Elephant Habitat
Elephant Bath
Our elephant herd enjoys a refreshing bath each morning. Peek through the open windows of the barn and get an up close view. Watch out as you might get splashed as they play in the suds!
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10:30 am @ John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo
Animal Encounter at Swap shop
The Swap Shop is the place to bring items found in nature and trade them for natural items in our collection. Find out how it works and encounter a very special Ambassador animal.
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10:30 am @ Reptile and Amphibian House
Today’s Featured Reptile House Resident
Every day we feature a different reptile or amphibian. This talk may be held inside the Reptile House or just outside. Just look for the Keeper Talk sign to see which scaly or non-scaly friend you'll meet today!
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11:00 am @ Giraffe Habitat
Feed the Giraffes (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
Make your way up to the feeding area and offer crunchy lettuce leaves to your new long-necked pals. (Ticketed entry; get your passes near the feeding platform.)
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11:00 am @ Texas Wetlands
Ready, Set, Fun!
Join the Spark team for a fun and interactive time for the whole family.
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11:00 am @ Sea Lion Habitat
Sea Lion Training Session
Our colony of California sea lions love learning something new as much as they love eating fish. Come and see them swim and find out more about their lives here and in the wild.
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11:00 am @ Tapir & Capybara Habitat
Tapir
Make your way towards our Tapir Exhibit and get facts on how YOU can save them in the wild.
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11:30 am @ Texas Wetlands
Bald Eagles at Texas Wetlands!
Come on down to the new Texas Wetlands exhibit and learn how we are helping Bald Eagles.
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11:30 am @ Carnivore Habitat Area
Fantastic Carnivores!
Make your way towards our Carnivore area and find out all you can about one of our amazing predators! Check the sign near the Lion Tunnel for the location of today's talk.
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12:30 pm @ Great Ape Gallery
Chimpanzee Conversation
Come learn about one of our closest cousins, the chimpanzees. Living in large groups, these African apes have incredibly rich and complex social lives. Hear about the members of our group and how you can help save chimpanzees in the wild.
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1:00 pm @ Carruth Natural Encounters
Now Featured at Natural Encounters
Check the sign just outside of Natural Encounters for today’s furry, feathered or scaled featured animal. This talk may be located inside or outside of Natural Encounters.
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1:30 pm @ McNair Asian Elephant Habitat
Emphasis on Elephants
See the members of the Houston Zoo's herd up close as you hear from our dedicated team how they care for elephants here at the Zoo and what you can do to help save them in the wild.
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1:30 pm @ Giraffe Habitat
Get to Know Giraffes
Get all the facts about these amazingly tall herbivores who call our Zoo home. Learn the names of a few of our giraffes and find out more about giraffes in the wild.
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2:00 pm @ Giraffe Habitat
Feed the Giraffes (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
Make your way up to the feeding area for a photo op with the giraffes while you offer crunchy lettuce leaves to your new long-necked pals. (Ticketed entry; get your passes near the feeding platform.)
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2:00 pm @ Houston Texans Enrichment Zone
Toro's Training Camp
Participate in a football agility course and discover what it takes to be the ultimate athlete!
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2:30 pm @ Birds of the World
Featured Feathers - Great Blue Turaco
Come meet the Bird Keeper and learn more about the majestic Great Blue Turaco, the largest species of turaco bird.
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3:30 pm @ Wortham World of Primates
Orangutans, The Island Apes
Learn about our Bornean orangutans, the great apes native to Asian islands. Hear about their amazing personalities and how you are helping us save them in the wild.
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4:00 pm @ Carruth Natural Encounters
Now Featured at Natural Encounters
Check the sign just outside of Natural Encounters for today’s furry, feathered or scaled featured animal. This talk may be located inside or outside of Natural Encounters.
