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6200 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030

713-533-6500

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Best New Ecosystem
Award Winner 2011

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. March through September and from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. October through February. After Labor Day, ticket sales will stop daily at 5:00 p.m. The McGovern Children’s Zoo and the Wildlife Carousel close 30 minutes prior to the rest of the Zoo.

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Houston Zoo

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9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. March through September and from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. October through February. After Labor Day, ticket sales will stop dail...
''Dinosaurs! at the Houston Zoo presented by Orkin''

9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily from May 4 until September 3

Dinosaur. Few other words conjure up images of of such strength and power. Thousands of years ago, the huge monsters didn’t just walk the Earth, th...

2011 | Best New Ecosystem

Since opening last December, the Houston Zoo's African Forest habitat has drawn thousands of visitors to marvel at the latest addition, years in the making, spread out over six and a half acres. Populated with charismatic families of chimpanzees, giraffes and white rhinos, the African Forest also educates visitors about the plight of the real African Forest, and challenges them to locate the mythical "Koolakamba," a sort of African yeti. Best of all, it's a high-tech forest, meaning you can... More »
2010 | Best Local iPhone App

Tired of wandering aimlessly around the zoo and staring at a bunch of animals that you don't know much about Say hello to the free Houston Zoo iPhone App. The App opens up onto a live Twitter stream where fellow zoo-goers post helpful tips, such as which exhibits are air-conditioned, and then leads right into a list of all the day's special activities that'll make sure you don't miss the elephant baths, feedings or must-see keeper talks. You can make a personalized schedule of everything... More »
2002 | Best Place to People-Watch

Usually the animals aren't up to much. Anybody ever seen one of those gators so much as blink Some time back, it was even revealed that one of the snakes in the reptile house was made of rubber, and nobody cottoned on for more than a year. Far more fascinating is the people-watching at this cheapest and most democratic of local attractions, and one of the few places in the heart of town where one can see lots of tourists, both foreign and domestic. Some come from farther away than others.... More »

RIP Kiva, the Houston Zoo's Longtime Giraffe

By Richard Connelly | Thu, March 1, 2012

For 15 years visitors to the Houston Zoo have been entertained by Kiva, a Masai giraffe. Now he's gone to that great Serengeti in the sky. He was euthanized this morning after zoo staff and vets deci... More »
ROCO: Peter and the Wolf at The Houston Zoo

By Olivia Flores Alvarez | Thu, January 12, 2012

Kids will enjoy the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra’s production of Peter and the Wolf at the Houston Zoo; not only is it an all-time children’s favorite piece of music, there’ll be real wolves just around the corner from the stage. 2 and 3:30 p.m. 6... More »
Houston Zoo Boo

By Abby Downing - Beaver | Thu, October 13, 2011

Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the Houston Zoo for Zoo Boo, Houston’s largest family-friendly Halloween, which will run five days this year. Enjoy safe Halloween trick-or-treating, music, and fun activities with a “naturally wild” twist. ... More »
2011 Call of the Wild Speaker Series: Dr. Colleen Begg

By Olivia Flores Alvarez | Thu, September 29, 2011

Think you have a cool job? Chances are Dr. Colleen Begg, founder of the Niassa Lion Project, has you beat. Begg works along with her researcher husband Keith Begg and a team of five villagers, protecting the majestic beasts that live on the Niassa... More »
Houston Zoo May Stink This Weekend

By Courtney Riedmann | Tue, September 13, 2011

Two months ago the Houston Zoo's African Forest welcomed seven-year-old Pewtunia the Corpse Flower to her new home. Now she is expected to bloom in the next seven to ten days. Corpse flowers open at... More »
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lberkman | Houston, TX | 11 Reviews

| Wed, August 26, 2009

It doesn't get a whole lot of run in any media, but I think it's really good. They do a nice job here -- a lot of animals. My daughters always enjoy that.
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martiganijessica | Pasadena, TX | 4 Reviews

| Fri, September 3, 2010

We got a membership & love the animals althou... we haven't used it much in the summer to hot!!! It's enjoyable in cooler weather. No waiting in lines with membership a plus!
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Julie657 | Houston, TX | 122 Reviews

| Mon, June 28, 2010

Just try to leave without buying a stuffed animal in the gift shop. Just try.
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Houston Zoo

6200 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030

713-533-6500

Description

Houston Zoo

Daily

''Dinosaurs! at the Houston Zoo presented by Orkin''

9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily from May 4 until September 3

2011 | Best New Ecosystem

2010 | Best Local iPhone App

2002 | Best Place to People-Watch

RIP Kiva, the Houston Zoo's Longtime Giraffe

By Richard Connelly | Thu, March 1, 2012

ROCO: Peter and the Wolf at The Houston Zoo

By Olivia Flores Alvarez | Thu, January 12, 2012

Houston Zoo Boo

By Abby Downing - Beaver | Thu, October 13, 2011

2011 Call of the Wild Speaker Series: Dr. Colleen Begg

By Olivia Flores Alvarez | Thu, September 29, 2011

Houston Zoo May Stink This Weekend

By Courtney Riedmann | Tue, September 13, 2011

lberkman | Houston, TX | 11 Reviews

martiganijessica | Pasadena, TX | 4 Reviews

Julie657 | Houston, TX | 122 Reviews

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