Updated Wednesday, October 14th
Meet the Keeper Chats
Schedule updated each morning before we open at 9:00 a.m.Meet the Keeper Chats are sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Foundation.
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9:30 am @ Birds of the World
Birds of the World
Fly by the new Birds of the World exhibit to learn more about one of our beautiful avian friends!
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10:00 am @ Reptile and Amphibian House
Reptiles and Amphibians
Stop by the Reptile and Amphibian House near the Reflection Pool to learn more on how you are helping to save them in the wild.
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10:30 am @ Giraffe Habitat
Masai Giraffes
Join us at the Masai Giraffe habitat in the African Forest and learn about the world's tallest land mammal.
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10:30 am @ Galápagos Islands
One Ocean Aquarium
Go under the sea in our Galápagos Islands exhibit and hear from our Aquarium team in front of our 290,000-gallon One Ocean Aquarium.
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11:00 am @ Giraffe Habitat
Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
Meet us at the Giraffe Feeding Platform to feed and learn more about these amazing animals!
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11:00 am @ Galápagos Islands
Humboldt Penguins!
Waddle your way down to the Humboldt Penguins exhibit inside of Galápagos Islands to learn more about our adorable Penguins! (Located at the end of Galápagos Islands).
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11:30 am @
Amur Leopard
Come over and "spot" the rarest of all the Big Cats!
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11:30 am @ McNair Asian Elephant Habitat
Elephant Cow Yard
See the members of Houston Zoo's herd up close as you hear from our dedicated team how they care for Asian Elephants here at the Zoo and what you can do to help save them in the wild.
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12:00 pm @ Wortham World of Primates
Primates
Meet the keeper in Wortham World of Primates to learn more about one of our primate species. Please check the keeper board to see our featured primate.
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1:30 pm @ Galápagos Islands
Humboldt Penguins!
Waddle your way down to the Humboldt Penguins exhibit inside of Galápagos Islands to learn more about our adorable Penguins! (Located at the end of Galápagos Islands).
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1:30 pm @ South America's Pantanal
Ken's 6th Birthday Celebration!
Join us at South America's Pantanal to celebrate our Giant River Otter Ken's 6th birthday!
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2:00 pm @ Giraffe Habitat
Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
Meet us at the Giraffe Feeding Platform to feed and learn more about these amazing animals!
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2:00 pm @ John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo
Wildlife Connections Goat Yard
Head to the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo to learn more about our amazing animals!
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3:00 pm @ Wortham World of Primates
Primates
Meet the keeper in Wortham World of Primates to learn more about one of our primate species. Please check the keeper board to see our featured primate.
