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Nov. 15: The Zoo will be closing early at 2pm, with last entry at 1pm for a private event.
Meet Akobi
Houston Zoo Welcomes Male Pygmy Hippo
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Bringing Boeier Back
Endangered Sea Turtle Released Back in the Wild
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TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights
Tickets are on sale now. Buy early for the best price!
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Sip & Sparkle
Enjoy our next 21+ event on November 21.
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Birds of the World
Our brand-new exhibit is now open and features three spacious aviaries.
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Tickets are available to reserve through December 31.
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Bringing the Zoo to You
Tune in to our Facebook Live series on Wednesdays
at 11am CDT.
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Today’s Hours 9am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
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Today’s Schedule

Thursday, November 14th

Schedule updated each morning before we open at 9 a.m. Meet the Keeper Talks are sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Foundation.

  • 9:30 am
    Savannah Aviary
  • 10:00 am
    Alligators at Texas Wetlands
  • 10:30 am
    Bugs!
  • 10:30 am
    Masai Giraffes
  • 11:00 am
    California Sea Lions
  • 11:00 am
    Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
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Bringing Boeier Back
November 7, 2024

Houston Zoo Veterinarians Clear Endangered Sea Turtle for Safe Return Home In a remarkable journey of adversity, Boeier, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was able return to the warm waters of the Gulf…

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