Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo We're here to connect communities with animals to inspire action to save wildlife!
(105618)

01/11/2025

Tilly coming in hot.

Kick off your weekend with a Zoo visit to see our Asian elephant herd.

🎥: Elephant Keeper Stephanie

🦭 Cozy up and watch our sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and more inside of our Galápagos Islands exhibit! Get your tickets...
01/11/2025

🦭 Cozy up and watch our sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and more inside of our Galápagos Islands exhibit! Get your tickets: bit.ly/2ZD61t2

📸: Autumn P.

That Friday feeling! Kick off your weekend with a Zoo-venture and come see Willie the chimpanzee. Plan your day: bit.ly/...
01/10/2025

That Friday feeling! Kick off your weekend with a Zoo-venture and come see Willie the chimpanzee. Plan your day: bit.ly/2ZD61t2

The Houston Zoo will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 8 for Annual Maintenance Day and on Thursday, Jan. 9 for our Staff Appreci...
01/07/2025

The Houston Zoo will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 8 for Annual Maintenance Day and on Thursday, Jan. 9 for our Staff Appreciation Day. We will reopen on Friday, Jan. 10, with regular hours from 9am-5pm, with last entry at 4pm. Plan your weekend visit today: bit.ly/2ZD61t2

🎄 ✨ ❄️ And that’s a wrap on another magical season of TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights! Share your favorite highlights fro...
01/07/2025

🎄 ✨ ❄️ And that’s a wrap on another magical season of TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights! Share your favorite highlights from the holiday season with us in the comments.

📸: Tiffany V., Bridgette G., Shannon B., and Deymmi M.

Ready for my close-up. Help us wish our sassy llama, Fiesta, a very happy birthday. She turned 12 yesterday. 📸: Wildlif...
01/06/2025

Ready for my close-up.

Help us wish our sassy llama, Fiesta, a very happy birthday. She turned 12 yesterday.

📸: Wildlife Connections Keeper Hayley

The first Monday of 2025 has us feeling like...
01/06/2025

The first Monday of 2025 has us feeling like...

Tonight is the LAST night to enjoy TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights. Soak up the sights and sounds of the holiday season a...
01/05/2025

Tonight is the LAST night to enjoy TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights. Soak up the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Zoo Lights: bit.ly/3zYwsxP

Starting 2025 off channeling our inner Max. 📸: Sea Lion Team
01/04/2025

Starting 2025 off channeling our inner Max.

📸: Sea Lion Team

Start the New Year off right with a giraffe feeding! 🦒Get up close with our tall friends during our daily giraffe feedin...
01/03/2025

Start the New Year off right with a giraffe feeding! 🦒

Get up close with our tall friends during our daily giraffe feedings at 11am and 2pm. Add a Zoo adventure to your 2025 bucket list! Get tickets online: bit.ly/3O6rtQ4

📸: Stephanie D.

Members, ring in the New Year with an early morning visit to the Zoo for our first Member Morning of 2025. Spot Tesoro ...
01/03/2025

Members, ring in the New Year with an early morning visit to the Zoo for our first Member Morning of 2025. Spot Tesoro in our South America’s Pantanal exhibit.

📸: Keeper Emilie

There’s only THREE nights left to enjoy TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights! Extend the holidays: bit.ly/3zYwsxP📸: Alexis G.,...
01/03/2025

There’s only THREE nights left to enjoy TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights! Extend the holidays: bit.ly/3zYwsxP

📸: Alexis G., Kalyn X., Ashton S., and Jessie K.

Good morning from Gordito our Humboldt penguin. It’s almost the first weekend of 2025 – add a Zoo visit to your plans: b...
01/02/2025

Good morning from Gordito our Humboldt penguin. It’s almost the first weekend of 2025 – add a Zoo visit to your plans: bit.ly/2ZD61t2

📸: Keeper Michelle

01/01/2025

Sliding into the New Year be like...

🎥: Primates Keeper Briana

Happy New Year! Kick off 2025 with a visit to see your favorite Asian elephant, Kirby!
01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Kick off 2025 with a visit to see your favorite Asian elephant, Kirby!

🎊 Kick off your New Year’s Eve with a visit to the Zoo! We’re open regular hours today for daytime admission and for TXU...
12/31/2024

🎊 Kick off your New Year’s Eve with a visit to the Zoo! We’re open regular hours today for daytime admission and for TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights.

12/31/2024

Hold onto your trunks, Kirby is closing out 2024 being her adorable self. Help us ring in the New Year, . Show Kirby some love and drop an 🐘 below.

12/30/2024

Rojo has stolen our hearts. It’s a crime to be THIS cute.

Address

6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX
77030

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Houston Zoo posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Houston Zoo:

Videos

There’s nothing sweeter than a visit to TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights. Plan your visit: bit.ly/3zYwsxP

Mom, stop it… says Rojo probably. 🎥: Carnivore Keeper Paul

Brian and Lana are back!
Brian and Lana are back!

Guess who? Brian and Lana are back and slaying their way through Zoo Lights. 💅 #genz #genzmarketing #houstonzoo

The weekend is calling. It’s time for a Kirby visit.

Insert collective Aww! Our baby jaguar is growing fast and is bonding with mom, Vida. Stay tuned for the baby jag name reveal this week.

✨ 🎄 ❄️ Need a date night idea? Say less! We've got the perfect holidate at TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights. Weeknights are ideal for cozier vibes & best prices: bit.ly/3zYwsxP

Personalized video message, Houston Zoo style! Make someone's holiday brighter by sending love through our Cameos. Book with our elephants, sea lions, or more by Mon, Dec. 16 to have them in time before Christmas: bit.ly/36rWcS3

Zoo Lights Tips 🎅
Zoo Lights Tips 🎅

Planning a Zoo Lights trip? Here’s what you need to know! ☃️

Trunk’s up! Getting the hang of this whole trunk thing... spot Kirby during your next Zoo visit.

Good morning, Coogs! Shasta VII and Louie are getting ready for this Friday’s ring guarding. UH Alumni Association President Shazia Khan is kicking things off while Carnivore Keeper Paul highlights a training session. UH students, don’t forget that you can reserve your FREE ticket online to visit the Zoo and see Shasta guard your class rings on Friday. Event deets at houstonzoo.org.

🦃 Feast mode activated featuring Brandy the porcupine. 🎥: Wildlife Connections Keeper Bailey

Get tickets to Zoo Lights!
Get tickets to Zoo Lights!

We’ve got your Thanksgiving week plans covered! Add a visit to TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy festive lights and cozy nights with friends and family. Get your tickets today: bit.ly/3zYwsxP

Shortcuts

Share

Category