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Tickets are available to reserve through February 28.
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Brunch with Dragons
Join us on Feb. 28 or March 1 for a sneak peek of Mythical Realms
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Join us for our family-friendly 5k event on Sunday, April 12.
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Explore our newest exhibit and see birds from around the globe.
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at 11am CDT.
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Today’s Schedule

Wednesday, February 11th

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

  • 9:30 am
    Birds of the World
  • 10:00 am
    Galápagos Tortoises
  • 10:00 am
    Reptiles and Amphibians
  • 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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Lunar New Year at Houston Zoo🏮
February 10, 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse at the Zoo’s first public Lunar New Year event! Join us Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, for a weekend that reflects Houston’s cultural diversity,…

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