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Mark your calendars! Make it a date night next month on Friday, Sept. 12 at Brew at the Zoo. Leave the kiddos at home an...
08/16/2025

Mark your calendars! Make it a date night next month on Friday, Sept. 12 at Brew at the Zoo. Leave the kiddos at home and enjoy a night at the Zoo where you can sip on your favorite beverage while raising a glass to conservation. Limited tickets remain: bit.ly/46i7aZj

August is Asian Elephant Awareness Month! 🐘 On this week’s Facebook Live, we highlighted our Asian elephant herd and the...
08/16/2025

August is Asian Elephant Awareness Month! 🐘 On this week’s Facebook Live, we highlighted our Asian elephant herd and the incredible work we’re doing right here in Houston to save elephants, as well as with our conservation partners in Borneo. Watch this week’s livestream to learn more from Keeper Stephanie: bit.ly/2wHMYBw

Our , along with partners from ECOS, swam alongside reef sharks and sea turtles today, and uploaded their observations ...
08/16/2025

Our , along with partners from ECOS, swam alongside reef sharks and sea turtles today, and uploaded their observations to the community science project Shark Count which will help local conservationists protect these species and understand the health of the ecosystem. These incredible animals, just like our sharks and sea turtles off the Gulf Coast, need clean oceans and healthy habitats to thrive. Reducing our use of single-use plastics can help save the animals in the wild.

Fundación ECOS

TFW you come face-to-face with a giraffe for the first time. This week’s featured Zoo member, Denisse, shared a core mem...
08/15/2025

TFW you come face-to-face with a giraffe for the first time. This week’s featured Zoo member, Denisse, shared a core memory of taking her little one to the Zoo for the first time. It’s moments like these that we cherish most. 💚
Members, drop a core memory that stands out to you in the comments for a chance to win our next prize pack.

📸: Zoo Member Denisse C.

We’ve got fall on our mind – and it’s one of the best times to visit. 🍂 Tickets are now on sale through October 31, so y...
08/15/2025

We’ve got fall on our mind – and it’s one of the best times to visit. 🍂 Tickets are now on sale through October 31, so you can start planning your autumn outings. Don’t miss the chance to see animals like elephant Tilly enjoying seasonal treats (yes, pumpkins included!) during Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding. Plan your visit: bit.ly/2ZD61t2

📸: Elephant Supervisor Kristin

Today, we said goodbye to our beloved red panda, Také. At 16 years old, Také far exceeded the typical life expectancy fo...
08/14/2025

Today, we said goodbye to our beloved red panda, Také. At 16 years old, Také far exceeded the typical life expectancy for red pandas (8-10 in the wild). This incredible milestone is a testament to the exceptional care he has received from his dedicated team over the years.

Také was more than just a red panda, he was a favorite among guests and staff alike and a wonderful ambassador for his species. Thank you for keeping Také, his care team, and everyone who loves him in your thoughts during this time. Read more: bit.ly/4miuwmQ

We just can't get enough of our lizards! 🦎 You can see all of these guys plus more when you visit the Reptile & Amphibia...
08/14/2025

We just can't get enough of our lizards! 🦎

You can see all of these guys plus more when you visit the Reptile & Amphibian House at your next Zoo visit.

Ready for a wild night out? 🌙🐾 This September, camp under the stars at the Zoo! Enjoy an after-hours Overnights experien...
08/13/2025

Ready for a wild night out? 🌙🐾 This September, camp under the stars at the Zoo! Enjoy an after-hours Overnights experience and see giraffes, lions, elephants—and maybe even hear a roar or two in the dark.

In the morning, continue the fun with special guided tours of select exhibits and all-day Zoo admission. Limited spots remain for our Sept. 13 and 20 dates, register now: bit.ly/45zCpNw

08/13/2025

Our Asian elephant herd includes 13 elephants, ranging in age from 9 months old to 60 years old. Get an update on our herd and learn how we’re helping save them right here in Houston and in the wild.

Enjoy a wild night out at Brew at the Zoo on Sept. 12! Explore the Zoo after hours without the kids, and check out the l...
08/12/2025

Enjoy a wild night out at Brew at the Zoo on Sept. 12! Explore the Zoo after hours without the kids, and check out the list of must-see animals areas:

🦒 Masai giraffes – feed them for free from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
🐵 Visit our chimpanzees in the Great Ape Gallery
🦁 Spot our lions in African Forest
🌊 Watch our California sea lions swim overhead in Galápagos Islands

🐟 Go under the sea in our One Ocean Aquarium

Get tickets to our 21+ event: bit.ly/46i7aZj

Tune in tomorrow at 11am on Facebook Live for an update on our elephant herd! We’re celebrating Asian Elephant Awareness...
08/12/2025

Tune in tomorrow at 11am on Facebook Live for an update on our elephant herd! We’re celebrating Asian Elephant Awareness Month all month long and highlighting how we’re helping save elephants in the wild.

Saving animals in the wild. That’s what we’re doing here in Houston. On this , we’re sharing an update on how we’re sav...
08/12/2025

Saving animals in the wild. That’s what we’re doing here in Houston. On this , we’re sharing an update on how we’re saving elephants in our next EEHV docuseries episode.

For the past 15 years, we’ve worked with our friends at Baylor College of Medicine to develop a treatment protocol and vaccine for EEHV (elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus), a devastating viral disease in Asian and African elephants.

Last summer – after years in the making – we administered the first-ever mRNA vaccine for EEHV 1A to our female Asian elephant, Tess. Since then, we’ve given the vaccine to two other elephants and helped our friends at other AZA zoos.

Dr. Christine Molter, our animal health director, shares “This is a tremendously rewarding experience that’s going to not only save one animal’s life but potentially play a role in saving many animal lives in the future.” Hear from our team and Dr. Paul Ling at BCM in our latest episode. Watch now on YouTube: bit.ly/45csajg

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