The Houston Zoo saves animals in the wild by partnering with like-minded programs and organizations. We recognize that protecting our natural world is a collective task and we look for every opportunity to strengthen our impact. We support long-term solutions that promote harmony between animals and people.
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Conservation Corner: Houston Toad Breeding Season
Each year, February marks the start of the Houston Toad breeding season. If you were to walk by the toad building during the evening you would hear the very loud chorus of trills…
Conservation Corner: Love is in the Air
Commit to Saving Gorillas in 2020
Tracking Conservation Climate at the Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo’s First Sea Turtle Release of 2020
A Holly, Jolly, Sustainable Holiday Season
A few of our achievements in 2018
We released 1,082,000 Houston Toad eggs
into the wild in 2018. This program is saving this rare Texas toad from extinction.
224 Attwater's Prairie Chickens
were released into the wild. The effort is saving this rare Texas bird from extinction.
52 Monarch Butterflies
received tracking tags to help protect their lengthy annual migration.
Provided Medical Care
for 131 stranded or injured wild sea turtles living on the Texas coast.
Take Action to Help Save Animals in the Wild
Every time you visit the Houston Zoo, a portion of your ticket proceeds go towards saving animals in the wild. Here are just a few more ways to take action and protect wildlife:
