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Oct. 25: The Zoo will be closing early at 3pm, with last entry at 2pm for our Zoo Ball event.

Wildlife-Saving Action

Every time you visit Houston Zoo a portion of your ticket proceeds go towards saving animals in the wild. Here are just a few more ways to take action and protect wildlife!

Six Houston Zoo Initiatives

up-close shot of wild sea turtle swimming in ocean

Reduction and Recycling (Plastics)

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Buy Local (Ocean-Friendly Seafood)

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Reducing, Recycling, and Responsibly Sourcing (Paper and Wood)

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Reduction and Recycling (Electronic Devices)

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Creating Wildlife Friendly Spaces (Pollinator, Bat, and Bird Awareness)

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up-close shot of male orangutan nibbling on browse

Replanting Wildlife Habitat

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