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Corporate Partnerships

See the different ways your company or organization can support our wildlife-saving mission and engage your employees.

By partnering with the Houston Zoo, you will:

  • Align with an iconic cultural institution with more than two million annual guests
  • Connect with guests who represent our region’s diversity
  • Demonstrate commitment to wildlife, conservation, and sustainability

Read below to learn about the many ways you can partner with the Houston Zoo and how supporting our wildlife-saving mission will benefit your community, your company or organization, and your employees.

Event Sponsorships

We host a variety of events throughout the year that reach people of all ages and backgrounds. Event sponsorships allow our Zoo partners to demonstrate their commitment to the Houston community, connect with a broader audience, and foster relationships with Zoo patrons and guests. Through their sponsorship support, Zoo partners help deliver world-class animal care, inspiring education programs, and impactful wildlife-saving efforts.

Celebrate your commitment to conservation at the annual 5K walk through the Zoo that includes animals, breakfast, and family-friendly activities.

Guests age 21+ enjoy cuisine from more than 30 of Houston’s best restaurants, live music throughout the Zoo, and exciting animal experiences.

Be part of Houston’s largest family-friendly Halloween event celebrated all month long every October! Guests enjoy Halloween and autumn-inspired decor and photo opportunities, including the Zoo being open late on select evenings.

Each year, more than 700 guests gather at the Houston Zoo for our premier annual gala, Zoo Ball, to raise vital funds in support of our animal care, education, and wildlife-saving efforts.

Celebrate the magic of the season from mid-November through early January with an extravaganza of lights, music, entertainment, food, and holiday family fun.

Guests age 21+ enjoy craft beers from iconic Texas brands, as well as breweries from across the country, live music, and more.

Philanthropic Impact

Program-specific partnerships provide opportunities for companies and other organizations to give in areas that align with their philanthropic goals. Education, conservation, sustainability, animal care, and access are some of the areas that contribute to our wildlife-saving mission.

The Houston Zoo is dedicated to providing exceptional care for its animals through a team of highly trained professionals who prioritize their physical and emotional well-being.  World-class animal care and wellbeing at the Zoo is provided by zookeepers, veterinary staff, animal nutritionists, and external specialists.

 

The Houston Zoo is proud to support 33 wildlife conservation projects in 19 countries around the world. The Zoo provides training, technical, and financial support to our global community-based wildlife conservation partners that are committed to educating and strengthening local communities, conducting research, and reducing threats to save animals from extinction.

Whether it’s learning the importance of cell phone recycling while visiting our gorillas, having a positive encounter with one of our ambassador snakes, or simply seeing a tiger for the first time, the Zoo provides many pathways to inspire guests to take action to save animals in the wild. Our conservation education programs expand and deepen those pathways by tailoring programs to different audiences, both here at our Zoo and around greater Houston.

Partner Benefits

Partners can offer different experiences that connect your employees and their families with our Zoo. Some of the available benefits include:

  • Staff discounts on Zoo tickets and memberships
  • One-time use admission passes to the Zoo
  • Discount on event venue rental
  • On-grounds activation
  • Group volunteer opportunity

Benefits vary based on level of commitment—fill out the form below to learn more.

Partner Highlights

As a Lead Sponsor for Zoo Lights and the presenting sponsor of the Zoo Ball After Party, PNC appreciates the visibility that comes with sponsoring our events while contributing to our wildlife-saving mission.

By supporting our conservation education program for teens, Zoo Crew, ConocoPhillips is nurturing the next generation of wildlife-saving heroes.

Phillips 66 is a longtime partner of the Houston Zoo that provides financial support for our horticulture program. In addition, they use their annual group volunteer benefit to bring employees to the Zoo to assist with horticulture projects.

In partnership with the University of Houston Alumni Association Foundation, the Houston Zoo is home to Shasta VII and his brother, Louie. Through their partnership, UHAAF supports the care and wellbeing of UH’s beloved mascot, along with the other animals in our care.

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