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News Blog, Posted December 20, 2018
Welcome to Your New Zoo Website

The Houston Zoo has a new website! We hope you enjoy this enhanced digital experience as you discover more about our animals and how we help save them in the wild. This completely…

News Blog, Posted October 8, 2018
Snakes Aren’t the Enemy

Throughout much of human history, snakes have been among the most maligned and persecuted groups of animals.  The unreasonable fear of snakes is quite prevalent in our society and myths and misconceptions abound…

News Blog, Posted May 24, 2018
Zoo Crew Teen Reflects on Saving Wildlife Experience

This blog was written by Skyler Nix, a Zoo Crew member who participated in one of the Zoo’s Adventure Programs. Through these programs, teens explore natural areas in Texas and participate in outdoor…

News Blog, Posted January 4, 2018
Searching for Reptiles and Amphibians in India: Day 6

This blog was written by Chris Bednarski, a member of the Houston Zoo’s Herpetology Department. Chris received a Staff Conservation Fund grant from his coworkers at the Houston Zoo to carry out a…

News Blog, Posted January 2, 2018
Zoo Crew Alumna Reflects on Experiences

Written by Maya Kanani Five years ago, I first stepped foot into the Brown Education Center at the Houston Zoo. I had visited the zoo as a child, but never been inside that…

News Blog, Posted December 31, 2017
Searching for Reptiles and Amphibians in India: Day 5

This blog was written by Chris Bednarski, a member of the Houston Zoo’s Herpetology Department. Chris received a Staff Conservation Fund grant from his coworkers at the Houston Zoo to carry out a…

News Blog, Posted December 27, 2017
Searching for Reptiles and Amphibians in India: Day 4

This blog was written by Chris Bednarski, a member of the Houston Zoo’s Herpetology Department. Chris received a Staff Conservation Fund grant from his coworkers at the Houston Zoo to carry out a…

News Blog, Posted December 24, 2017
Searching for Reptiles and Amphibians in India: Day 3

This blog was written by Chris Bednarski, a member of the Houston Zoo’s Herpetology Department. Chris received a Staff Conservation Fund grant from his coworkers at the Houston Zoo to carry out a…

News Blog, Posted December 21, 2017
Searching for Reptiles and Amphibians in India: Day 2

This blog was written by Chris Bednarski, a member of the Houston Zoo’s Herpetology Department. Chris received a Staff Conservation Fund grant from his coworkers at the Houston Zoo to carry out a…

News Blog, Posted December 4, 2017
I Cannot Feel My Big Toe

Reaching the Danau Gitang Field Centre in Borneo takes a bit of maneuvering. The KPRC Team flew into the town of Sandakan while I drove across from a few days of meeting in…

News Blog, Posted December 4, 2017
Orangutans, Elephants but what about those Pangolins?

How can I not talk about the world’s most illegally trade mammal on this trip? they are on the island of Borneo, therefore we are going to talk briefly about Pangolins. Don’t ask…

News Blog, Posted October 30, 2017
Domestic Dogs to Protect Painted Dogs

In a previous blog you met Enoch Zulu, a Wildlife Warrior from Painted Dog Conservation. As a part of his Wildlife Warrior award, he traveled to another conservation project to learn more about…

News Blog, Posted August 23, 2017
What Do Veterinary Interns Do?

Written by Jennifer Urda Hello, my name is Jennifer Urda and I am just finishing a veterinary research internship involving the Attwater’s Prairie Chicken. I will be starting my second year of veterinary…

News Blog, Posted August 22, 2017
Earn Points in the Swap Shop

Written by Sara Riger Have you visited The Naturally Wild Swap Shop in the Children’s Zoo? When trader’s come to the shop, they usually have treasures in their hands to trade. These may include…

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