Recycle on Your Next Zoo Visit
What can YOU do to help?
Drop off your retired handheld electronics in our collection box, located at the main entrance next to Guest Relations.
Accepted devices: cellphones, tablets, mp3 players/iPods, smartwatches, handheld and VR gaming, wireless earbuds, digital cameras, portable chargers, and charging cables.
We cannot accept laptops, alkaline batteries (AA, 9V, etc.), or any items with power cords such as appliances or TVs.
Saving Animals Around the World
Many electronics contain metals mined in regions that are home to threatened wildlife. In Central Africa, gorillas, chimpanzees, and okapis face habitat loss from mining. In the Andes Mountains of South America, mining can threaten habitats for flamingos and other wildlife. Recycling cell phones, tablets, and other handheld devices helps reduce the need for new mining. Houston Zoo is working to increase electronic device recycling, protecting habitats for wildlife in these regions and improving the health of communities living alongside them.
Protecting Houstonians
How we dispose of our electronic devices in Houston also affects local communities and wildlife. Recycling handheld electronics keeps metals found in these devices from entering landfills or polluting Houston’s water. Native wildlife like river otters, bald eagles, and alligators also benefit from healthy habitats.
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