Daily Schedule, The Houston Zoo

Jan. 24-25: The red river hogs and gorillas outside will be off exhibit due to construction. The gorillas will be visible inside the dayroom.

Updated Friday, January 24th

Daily Schedule

10:00 am @ The Bug House

Bug House

Don't miss the Meet the Keeper talk and Bug out at our Bug House!
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!
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.
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!
11:00 am @ Rhino Habitat

All About Rhinos

Find out more about our white rhinos from keepers who care for them each day. Get the facts about rhinos in the wild and how you can help save them.
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.)
11:00 am @ Texas Wetlands

Ready, Set, Fun!

Join the Spark team for a fun and interactive time for the whole family.
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.
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.
11:30 am @ Cheetah Habitat

Cheetahs (near Ankole)

Did you know Cheetahs are an endangered species? Find out more about where they live and eat in the wild. Also, you can meet two of our very cute Cheetahs, Dash and Dinari!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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!
2:30 pm @ Birds of the World

Featured Feathers - Kookabura

While you are walking around the zoo, do you hear a cascade of loud enthusiastic laughter? Then you might be hearing the loud Laughing Kookabura, a bird native to Australia. Come listen to our bird keepers talk about these amazing birds!
3:30 pm @ Wortham World of Primates

Featured Primate of the Day

Want to learn more about our closest cousins? Primate keepers will discuss a featured lemur, monkey or ape and what we’re doing to save primates in the Wild. Check the sign at the entrance of Wortham World of Primates to find out more!
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.