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Thursday, April 3rd

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

11:00 am

Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)
11:30 am

Jaguars
12:00 pm

African Forest Apes
1:30 pm

Humboldt Penguins!
1:30 pm

Elephants Cow Exhibit Pool
2:00 pm

Giraffe Feeding Platform in African Forest (Dependent on Weather/Giraffes)

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We’re excited to share that Lisa Peterson will s

We’re excited to share that Lisa Peterson will step in as the Houston Zoo’s new President & CEO on June 2, 2025! With nearly 30 years of executive experience—including her groundbreaking tenure as Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where she launched the Walkabout Australia (featuring platypus!) and the landmark Elephant Valley project—she’s a board member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and a champion for conservation and teamwork.

Give her a warm Houston hello as she gets ready to lead us into a great new chapter! More info at link in bio.

April is Autism Awareness Month, and your Houston

April is Autism Awareness Month, and your Houston Zoo is committed to being a place where everyone can connect with wildlife and one another. The presence of animals in Zoo settings can provide a grounding experience as sights, sounds, and even smell of animals offer a sensory outlet that may be both calming and stimulating.

Our Zoo is a designated Certified Autism Center™ through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (@ibcces) Thank you to our partner @bluesprigautism for sharing their expertise with our team.

Last month, Houston Zoo staff and volunteers atten

Last month, Houston Zoo staff and volunteers attended the annual Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas. The Zoo is a sponsor of this annual event, which celebrates the incredible conservation efforts at work to bring this species back from the brink of extinction.

The Zoo team was fortunate enough to see 29 whooping cranes during this trip, along with 65 other species of birds including a sighting of the rare Aplomado falcon! Read more about their trip highlights. Link in bio.

Big news! A new herd is making their debut tomorro

Big news! A new herd is making their debut tomorrow, April 1! Come see the @greatelephantmigration in @hermannpark's the Commons in April. Featuring 100 life-sized sculptures of Indian elephants, this outdoor public-art installation is the fourth stop on this traveling installation’s global journey.

After walking through the Commons, visit our Asian elephant herd, including the newest member, Kirby. This public art installation invites visitors to experience the beauty of wildlife conservation and sustainability, making it a perfect connection to your Houston Zoo. More info at the link in bio.

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