flock

Flock is the Zoo’s donor club for young professionals and philanthropists, ages 21 and up, and encourages involvement for Zoo enthusiasts. Flock members enjoy exclusive events at the Zoo each year including our annual Beastly Brunch. Each event provides a unique opportunity to connect with Houston Zoo and learn more about our animal care, education, and wildlife conservation programs.

Your membership pays for itself in as little as 2 visits per year!

Now happening in June! Join us for Member Appreciation Month as we celebrate our Houston Zoo members with a variety of exclusive benefits.

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Our Mission The Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.

News Blog, Posted February 13, 2018

Written by Carrie Mansfield As we approach the spring season, you may notice our Chilean Flamingos becoming more active than usual. Chilean Flamingo courtship happens long before they even begin to build their…

News Blog, Posted March 8, 2023

On the Move How do you relocate a flamingo flock? With a lot of help! Approximately 70 people including roughly 20 volunteers, the entire Birds department, members of the primate and education teams…

Event — November 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Step into a world where wildlife comes to light. Celebrate the holiday season in the heart of Houston at Zoo Lights!

News Blog, Posted June 2, 2026

Every visit starts as a discovery. Every visit has a story behind it. This June, during Member Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating our members who make the Houston Zoo more than a place –…

Animal

The pink color of a flamingo comes from their diet; in the wild, small crustaceans they eat give them their color. To filter water and food, Chilean flamingos have bristle-like projections on their tongues.