Updated Wednesday, August 13th
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 & 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 @ Sea Lion Habitat
California Sea Lions
Our colony of California sea lions love learning something new as much as they love eating fish. Stop by the amphitheater at Galápagos Islands to spectate our fantastic training with our Spectacular Sea Lions!
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11:00 am @ Giraffe Habitat
Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
Meet us at the giraffe platform to feed and learn more about these amazing animals!!
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11:30 am @ McNair Asian Elephant Habitat
Elephant Cow Yard
Get an up-close look at the Houston Zoo's Asian Elephant herd and hear from our dedicated team about how we care for these majestic animals, along with ways you can help protect them in the wild.
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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 keeper chat.
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11:30 am @ Carnivore Habitat Area
Lions
Stop by the lion exhibit to learn more about these amazing felines!
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12:00 pm @ Wortham World of Primates
White-Cheeked Gibbons
Join our keepers in Wortham World of Primates at our white-cheeked gibbons habitat.
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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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2:00 pm @ Giraffe Habitat
Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
Meet us at the giraffe platform to feed and learn more about these amazing animals!!
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2:00 pm @ John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo
Goat Yard
Head to the goat yard, located in the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo to learn more about our goats and farm animals.
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3:00 pm @ Wortham World of Primates
Orangutans!
Meet the keeper in Wortham World of Primates to learn more about these Great Apes of Asia!
