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Houston Zoo

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11/25/2024

Give the gift of adventure this holiday season! Gift your loved ones a wildly unique experience from Houston Zoo. From TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights tickets to in-person Animal Encounters and yearlong Zoo memberships, make their holidays one to remember: bit.ly/4192B0Z

11/25/2024

Peek-a-boo! Here’s a dose of Kirby to kick off your holiday week.

11/23/2024

The most wonderful time of the year is here! TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights open now through Jan. 5. Zoo Lights hours are 5:30-10:30 p.m., with last entry at 9:30 p.m. Buy tickets early for the best price: bit.ly/3zYwsxP

11/22/2024

Zoo Lights officially starts now. See the holiday magic at TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights now through Jan. 5!

11/22/2024

Every day is World Anteater Day with Olive! Giant anteaters use their two-foot-long tongue to eat termites and ants over 100 times in a minute. Learn more about these incredible animals on this week’s livestream: bit.ly/2wHMYBw

Special thanks to our proud supporter, ABC Home & Commercial Services - Houston, who helps support the care of Olive and Pablo.

11/22/2024

🫡 Reporting for cuteness duty! Giving our what they want.

11/22/2024

Tomorrow is the day! There’s fun for all when you visit TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights this season. Kick off your holiday season with family and friends.

11/21/2024

Last call! Don’t miss out on a wildly fun night at our 21+ event, Sip & Sparkle, tomorrow from 6-10pm. Enjoy TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights without the kids, plus cooler temps, s’mores, wine from around the globe, and more: bit.ly/4dRs4P5

11/20/2024

✨Can you feel the excitement yet? We're only TWO days away from TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights! ✨

See what's new at Houston's favorite holiday lights event! For the best price, buy your tickets early: bit.ly/4fABTCJ

11/20/2024

🎄 Holiday cheer is almost here! TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights starts in just three days. Get ready for dazzling new light displays, s’mores, and so much more!

11/19/2024

Hello, world! Our baby elephant, Kirby, is already following in mom, Shanti’s footsteps. She made her public debut this morning. You can spot Kirby out with the herd in the mornings before naptime.

11/19/2024

Happy ! We’re hosting a Facebook Live from South America’s Pantanal with Keeper Cynthia and anteater, Olive. Our friends and supporters, ABC Home & Commercial Services - Houston, are here for all the fun!

11/18/2024

Members, get an exclusive first look at TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights tomorrow and Wednesday night, ahead of opening on Friday, Nov. 22. Remember, members can save 20% on Zoo Lights tickets all season. Log in to the Member Portal to purchase tickets: bit.ly/3zYwsxP

11/18/2024

Tune in tomorrow, Nov. 19, at 11am on Facebook Live as we celebrate World Anteater Day! We'll be joined by ABC Home & Commercial Services - Houston, our proud supporter of our two giant anteaters, Olive and Pablo.

11/18/2024

Sip, sip, hooray! 🍷✨ Enjoy a girls’ night out at our 21+ event, Sip & Sparkle next Thu, Nov. 21. Get early access to TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights with an adults-only crowd while sipping on wine from around the globe. Limited tickets left—save your spot: bit.ly/4dRs4P5

11/18/2024

The Houston Zoo has a BIG reason to give thanks this season. On Friday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m., 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a healthy and strong 314-pound female elephant, named Kirby, after a 19-hour labor. Shanti and Kirby underwent post-natal exams and will spend time bonding behind the scenes and will make her public debut soon! Read more about our newest addition: bit.ly/3Z1C1Em

11/17/2024

Meet our conservation partner, Dr. Arnaud Desbiez! He’s the founder and director of Instituto de Conservação de Animais Silvestres - ICAS, who’s doing amazing work to help save giant anteaters and giant armadillos in the wild. He recently visited us and got to share more about his wildlife-saving work, plus see our South America’s Pantanal exhibit—that he helped design—for the first time since it opened in 2020. Read more about his recent visit: bit.ly/4etATPq

Projeto Bandeiras e Rodovias - Anteaters and Highways Project
Projeto Tatu-Canastra / The Giant Armadillo Project

11/16/2024

🦛 Core memory activated. Come meet our new pygmy hippo, Akobi.

🎥: Hoofstock Keeper Meagan

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6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

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https://www.houstonzoo.org/

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Zoo Lights Now Open

Zoo Lights officially starts now. See the holiday magic at TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights now through Jan. 5!

🫡 Reporting for cuteness duty! Giving our #KirbyKrew what they want.

Tomorrow is the day! There’s fun for all when you visit TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights this season. Kick off your holiday season with family and friends.

✨Can you feel the excitement yet? We're only TWO days away from TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights! ✨ See what's new at Houston's favorite holiday lights event! For the best price, buy your tickets early: bit.ly/4fABTCJ

Happy #WorldAnteaterDay! We’re hosting a Facebook Live from South America’s Pantanal with Keeper Cynthia and anteater, Olive. Our friends and supporters, ABC Home & Commercial Services - Houston, are here for all the fun!

Trunk-Load to be Thankful For

🦛 Core memory activated. Come meet our new pygmy hippo, Akobi. 🎥: Hoofstock Keeper Meagan

Happy International Zoo Educators Day!

Happy International Zoo Educators Day! Our educators are dedicated to sparking connections, building relationships, and fostering partnerships as we work alongside communities to save wildlife. We are taking on the IZE-International Zoo Educators Association #IZEDay2024 challenge and sharing why we love being zoo educators. Now we challenge the The Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center to share what they love about being zoo educators.