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🐍 Slither on over to the Reptile & Amphibian House for . Spot our two western diamondback rattlesnakes on exhibit. They...
01/28/2025

🐍 Slither on over to the Reptile & Amphibian House for .

Spot our two western diamondback rattlesnakes on exhibit. They are native to Texas and found in the southwestern part of the U.S. and Mexico. Their rattle is made of keratin segments and when they shed, a new segment is added to the rattler.

📸: Herpetology Keeper Shiv

Something big is arriving at the Zoo on March 7! Before it opens, get a sneak peek of TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giant...
01/28/2025

Something big is arriving at the Zoo on March 7! Before it opens, get a sneak peek of TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants at our new Brunch with the Dinosaurs event on Sunday, March 2. Enjoy early access to the Zoo, plus a delicious brunch, ambassador animals, face painting, and more. Limited tickets available – get yours today: bit.ly/40QZeLy

Who's ready for some family fun?🖐 Make it a Zoo day and explore the Zoo this weekend to see your favorites: bit.ly/2ZD...
01/25/2025

Who's ready for some family fun?🖐

Make it a Zoo day and explore the Zoo this weekend to see your favorites: bit.ly/2ZD61t2

📸: Jessica P.

01/23/2025

We hope you enjoyed all of our updates of snowy paws, hooves, and beaks during winter storm Enzo. The Houston Zoo reopened today with regular hours from 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm for you to visit your favorite animals.

Read more about how some of our animals enjoyed the snow: bit.ly/4jHGh5t

01/22/2025

It’s still debatable if Kirby is a fan of snow.

Shanti and Kirby’s animal care team brought the snow to them. They received their own snowman inside of their heated barn.

🎥: Elephant Keeper Kim

Meet Ravioli! He’s our new male North American river otter who recently came to us from Zoo Miami. This is his first tim...
01/22/2025

Meet Ravioli! He’s our new male North American river otter who recently came to us from Zoo Miami. This is his first time seeing snow.

📸: Wildlife Connections Keeper Amy

A snapshot from yesterday’s snow day featuring our hoofstock animals. 📸: Hoofstock Keepers Heather & Meagan
01/22/2025

A snapshot from yesterday’s snow day featuring our hoofstock animals.

📸: Hoofstock Keepers Heather & Meagan

See if you can spot Sierra. 📸: Kevin H., VP of Animal Programs
01/22/2025

See if you can spot Sierra.

📸: Kevin H., VP of Animal Programs

Walking in a winter wonderland. ❄️ Our Asian elephants explored their snowy habitat. 📸: Elephant Keepers Kim & Stephanie
01/22/2025

Walking in a winter wonderland. ❄️ Our Asian elephants explored their snowy habitat.

📸: Elephant Keepers Kim & Stephanie

There’s snow place like Birds of the World. 📸: Birds Curator Ric & Keeper Brian
01/22/2025

There’s snow place like Birds of the World.

📸: Birds Curator Ric & Keeper Brian

Our Herpetology team made sure to keep our cold-blooded cuties nice and toasty during the snow! 🐍🐢🦎📸: Herpetology Superv...
01/22/2025

Our Herpetology team made sure to keep our cold-blooded cuties nice and toasty during the snow! 🐍🐢🦎

📸: Herpetology Supervisor Audrey

Good morning, Houston! We hope everyone is safe and warm after yesterday’s winter storm. As a reminder, the Zoo is close...
01/22/2025

Good morning, Houston! We hope everyone is safe and warm after yesterday’s winter storm. As a reminder, the Zoo is closed today for daytime admission with plans to reopen with regular hours tomorrow, Jan. 23. We’re sharing more highlights from yesterday’s snow day. Up first, Carnivores.

📸: Zoo Staff

01/22/2025

Snowy day vibes ❄️

Zoo staff checking in for snow duty! Sending a BIG thank you to our ride-out team, made up of Zoo staff across departmen...
01/22/2025

Zoo staff checking in for snow duty!

Sending a BIG thank you to our ride-out team, made up of Zoo staff across departments, who are helping make sure all our animals stay safe and warm.

The purrfect snow day doesn’t exi...Our lion pride can’t get enough of the snow.📸: Zoo Staff
01/21/2025

The purrfect snow day doesn’t exi...

Our lion pride can’t get enough of the snow.

📸: Zoo Staff

Our Masai giraffe herd is enjoying Houston’s snow day from inside their heated barn. Every animal has a care team dedic...
01/21/2025

Our Masai giraffe herd is enjoying Houston’s snow day from inside their heated barn.

Every animal has a care team dedicated to knowing what each species needs to ensure they are comfortable during cold weather conditions.

📸: Keeper Lenaye

Checking on our Galápagos Islands exhibit! Our California sea lions explored their snow-covered environment and stayed w...
01/21/2025

Checking on our Galápagos Islands exhibit! Our California sea lions explored their snow-covered environment and stayed warm in their temperature-controlled habitat.

📸: Sea Lion Supervisor Krista and team

Our bald eagles are taking their turn in the snow. Bald eagles are native to North America and able to tolerate a wide r...
01/21/2025

Our bald eagles are taking their turn in the snow. Bald eagles are native to North America and able to tolerate a wide range of different weather conditions, including snow.

📸: Kevin H., VP of Animal Programs

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We hope you enjoyed all of our updates of snowy paws, hooves, and beaks during winter storm Enzo. The Houston Zoo reopened today with regular hours from 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm for you to visit your favorite animals. Read more about how some of our animals enjoyed the snow: bit.ly/4jHGh5t

It’s still debatable if Kirby is a fan of snow. Shanti and Kirby’s animal care team brought the snow to them. They received their own snowman inside of their heated barn. 🎥: Elephant Keeper Kim

Houston Zoo Snow Day
Houston Zoo Snow Day

Snowy day vibes ❄️

Throwing it back to our most viewed video of 2024 on TikTok. We’ll still be bringing you good feathered fun on our other channels no matter the outcome.

Zoom, zoom, zoom! Kirby is staying warm indoors in the cow barn with her mom Shanti when the temperatures are cooler. You can spot her through the barn windows during your next Zoo visit. 🎥: Elephant Supervisor Kristin

Make it a Zoo day and see our herd
Make it a Zoo day and see our herd

Tilly coming in hot. Kick off your weekend with a Zoo visit to see our Asian elephant herd. 🎥: Elephant Keeper Stephanie

Sliding into the New Year be like... 🎥: Primates Keeper Briana

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

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

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