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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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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...

Call of the Wild: Dr. Jonah Ratsimbazafy on Madagascar

Wed., February 15

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,... 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... 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 >

Houston Press Reviews and News

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 More >
Plant Earth: From Pole to Pole

By Lee Williams | Thu, September 01, 2011

Take all the heart-pounding visual excitement of 3D, then add in strobe lights, mist, bubbles and scents and you start to get an idea of what you’ll experience during a visit to the Houston Zoo’s 4D theater. The BBC’s award-winning film Planet Ear... More >

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martiganijessica

| Fri, September 03, 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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Huntre

| Wed, July 21, 2010

The Houston Zoo is a wonderful asset to our city! World-class exhibits that always change, great animals, and Free Wednesdays! (Don't go on Wednesday unless you have to--its a mad house).

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Julie657

| Mon, June 28, 2010

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

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abrahan

| Wed, May 05, 2010

The Houston Zoo. Always new exhibits and animals to see.

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lori.alexander

| Thu, April 29, 2010

Lions and tigers and bears! Oh MY!

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