We have some BIG news!

The Houston Zoo is proud to announce that two of our beloved Asian elephants are due to give birth this year. We hope you are as excited as we are about this wonderful news. Read more...

Valentine Treats for Okapis

As a fun Valentine's enrichment, we gave the Houston Zoo's Okapi raw sweet potato we cut into heart shapes and they loved it! Read more...

Spain has Picasso. France has Monet. The Houston Zoo has Cheyenne.

The Houston Zoo's 4th Pongos Helping Pongos Art Event will be held at the G Gallery on March 27th. This very special evening will feature over 40 individual paintings done by Houston Zoo animals. Read more...

Beastly Brunch At The Houston Zoo

Young urban professionals from around the city are Flocking to the Zoo and you can join them on February 28. Read more...

Photo Day at the Zoo

The Houston Zoo has taken our wildly popular Photo Days and expanded them into a year-long series of six photo outings, one scheduled every other month in 2010. Read more...

Wild for Love Valentine's Day Lecture

Explore the naturally wild world of animal mating and dating with your special someone at the Houston Zoo’s “Wild for Love” Valentine’s dinner and lecture, Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 7 p.m. Read more...

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Wild Events and Activities at the Houston Zoo

Princess Day - Saturday, Feb 13

What would a princess be with out a frog? Princesses will come together for frog conservation at the Houston Zoo’s first Princess Day: A Benefit for Frog Conservation
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Valentine's Day Brunch - Feb 14 at 11a.m.

Mix and mingle with Zoo touch animals and keepers during the Houston Zoo’s Valentine’s Day champagne brunch on Sunday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Travel to Africa - No Passport Needed

Chimpanzees, rhinos, and giraffes - while the new African Forest will have its fair share of awe-inspiring animals, it isn’t just about magnificent wildlife and beautiful habitats. It’s about people, and the wonderful, rich cultures that we all can share.
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Individuals & Families Education Classes

Explore the world of animals and wild places with the Houston Zoo, through these hands-on programs for ages zero through senior adults! Click on the links below for detailed information.
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Private Tours

The Houston Zoo offers a variety of private tours. Zoo tours make perfect gifts for animal lovers, add memorable moments to client meetings and family reunions, or just make your next Zoo day extra special.
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Member Mornings - Reptiles

Member Mornings offer you a chance to hear from one of our Zoo’s experts and gain professional insight about a select animal resident or area of the Houston Zoo.
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Houston Zoo Television

Valentine Treats for Okapi

The Houston Zoo okapi loved the raw sweet potato we cut into heart shapes. See more Houston Zoo videos on our Media Page.

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