summer camp

The Houston Zoo's Asante Society is a group of philanthropic individuals who help ensure the vitality and excellence of the Zoo while learning more about wildlife and wild places. Annual membership donations of $1,500 or more directly support the Zoo’s core programs: animal care, education, and conservation. Asante members get closer to their Houston Zoo through exclusive tours, events, and so much more!

News Blog, Posted August 2, 2019

During the summer, the Houston Zoo becomes a sea of various colored T-shirts that make up almost every color of the rainbow. The sea of shirts not only consists of guests from different…

News Blog, Posted February 27, 2019

We love our Members. Their incredible support allows us to make a difference to animals both locally and all over the world. This month, we’re spotlighting a family of Zoo Members that deserve…

News Blog, Posted January 2, 2019

April 6, 2016, I received an email that would change the way I would spend my summers for the next three years. I had been accepted into the Zoo Crew program and the…

Visit our newest exhibit and see birds from around the world!

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.

News Blog, Posted January 2, 2018

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 July 15, 2017

Every summer, the Houston Zoo welcomes over 2,000 campers into our summer camp program: Camp Zoofari.  These children spend a week learning about the Houston Zoo, its amazing animals, and all the ways…

News Blog, Posted December 15, 2022

Every year, the Houston Zoo Teen Programs honors several exceptional teens from our Zoo Crew program with a $2,000 scholarship. Recipients are chosen based on their dedication and outstanding performance in the Zoo…

News Blog, Posted March 6, 2025

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by shining a spotlight on three incredible women from our Conservation Education team. Their dedication to their roles enriches and inspires future generations to protect wildlife. Learn more…

News Blog, Posted June 6, 2020

Water Quality? What the heck does that department do, anyway? From aquatic life support systems to chemistry to ecology, this blog series offers a closer look into the Zoo’s most mysterious department… Hello,…

News Blog, Posted April 24, 2019

Hi, I am Ainsley Swiger, an 11 year old girl who currently lives in Angola, Africa. I moved here because of my Dad’s job when I was 8 years old. Living here has…

News Blog, Posted December 20, 2023

The Houston Zoo Teen Programs are dedicated to supporting and cultivating our next generation of conservation leaders. The Houston Zoo honors some of our hard-working and passionate Zoo Crew members with a $2,000…

Teens will explore natural areas in Texas and participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, camping, etc. They will also participate in conservation projects such as beach clean-ups and habitat restoration.

News Blog, Posted April 18, 2018

The fun never stops at the Houston Zoo! As part of our mission to connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife, the Zoo offers several family-geared experiences to get you outside…

News Blog, Posted November 10, 2022