Get Sip & Sparkle Tickets!
Get your sparkle on at our next 21+ event, Sip & Sparkle, on Thursday, Nov. 21. Enjoy a sneak peek of TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights before it opens to the public while sipping on a variety of wine favorites. Limited tickets available – get yours today: bit.ly/4dRs4P5
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Houston Zoo Partners Help Sea Turtles Get a Second Chance
Our team recently released two loggerhead sea turtles back into the wild, with the help of our partners, Drs. Jessica and Deo, visiting from the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association - RWCA. These two turtles were found stranded, emaciated, and debilitated in August. After about two months of rehabilitation under our veterinary team’s care, they were cleared for release. Stay tuned for more updates on our RWCA partners' visit!
Hip-hip-hooray. Meet Akobi, our pygmy hippo.
Members, join us for our next Member Morning tomorrow at 8am and meet our newest resident.
Houston Zoo Welcomes Male Pygmy Hippo
Moo Deng, who? There’s a new face at Houston Zoo. Meet Akobi, a four-and-a-half-year-old male pygmy hippo that moved here from San Francisco as part of a breeding recommendation from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) Program. Guests can spot Akobi next to the bongos as he gets acquainted in his new home. Read more: bit.ly/3NR3Rh6
Flipping out over this cuteness. We’re kicking off 7 Days of Cute starting with our California sea lions.
Last Call for After Hours! 🧟😱🎃
Spooky photo-ops, s’mores, and so much more! 🎃 Last call for all ghouls and goblins to enjoy our extended hours at Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding. Round up your pumpkin pack and get tickets now: bit.ly/3B6tUOo
Enjoy Zoo Boo After Hours!
This could be you this weekend! Don’t miss our extended hours at Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding now through Oct. 30 where the Zoo is staying open until 9:30pm. Have a spooky good time: bit.ly/3B6tUOo
🎃 You're in for a gourd time when you visit Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding now through Oct. 31: bit.ly/3B6tUOo
Zoo Boo After Hours
Don’t miss extended hours for Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding, now through Oct. 30. We’ll be open until 9:30pm for you to enjoy our Spooky Forest, Ghost Town, Scary-Go-Round, and more. Grab tickets: bit.ly/3B6tUOo
Training with Lisa, our Amur leopard. This species is one of the rarest big cats in the world and is considered critically endangered, with only 100 Amur leopards left in the wild. Learn more about Lisa with Keepers Emilie and Jenna.
No tricks, just treats!
Hanging out with our lemurs is always a treat! Stop by to see our three lemur species, crowned, Coquerel's sifaka, and ring-tailed, in Wortham World of Primates this week as we celebrate Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding AND #WorldLemurWeek.
🎥: Primates Team
Join us for our World Lemur Festival on Sat, Oct. 26!
Our Lemur Festival is this Sat, Oct. 26! Here's a sneak peek of what our Zoo Crew team has in store for you. Get the full scoop here: bit.ly/3Nw2g0h
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week!
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! Our vet techs are an integral part of Houston Zoo’s animal health team. Some of their daily responsibilities include drawing blood, dental care, interpreting blood films, and so much more. Special shout out to our vet techs Jennifer, Katie, Jessica, and Tami for all of their hard work! 💚
