Meet the Keeper Chats, The Houston Zoo

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!

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.

10:30 am @ The Bug House

Bugs!

Join us inside of the Bug House at the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo.

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.

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!

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!!

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.

male African lion walking outside in habitat

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.

12:00 pm @ Wortham World of Primates

White-Cheeked Gibbons

Join our keepers in Wortham World of Primates at our white-cheeked gibbons habitat.

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).

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!!

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.

3:00 pm @ Wortham World of Primates

Ring-Tailed Lemurs Exhibit

Learn about our Madagascar Big-headed Turtles who reside in the Ring-Tailed Lemurs exhibit.

Meet the Keeper Chats

Updated Monday, September 15th