October 2025: Our Humboldt penguins are off habitat for now, and are currently spending time behind the scenes.
Updated Wednesday, November 5th
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 @ 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 @ Cheetah Habitat
Cheetahs
Join us at the Masihara Lawn to learn more about this carnivore.
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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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12:00 pm @ Wortham World of Primates
Siamangs Monkeys!
Meet the keeper in Wortham World of Primates to learn more about these Amazing Animals!
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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
Red-Tailed Guenons and Swamp Monkeys
Join us at Wortham World of Primates to learn about our Red-Tailed Guenons and Swamp Monkeys. Hear about how you are saving animals in the wild.
