Zoo Breaking News Updates


  • Celebrate Ernie the Porcupine's first birthday on Saturday, Sept. 13. Details...
  • Meet the Houston Zoo's New elephants. Click here for details...
  • The Brown Education Center will close early on Sept. 9 at 5:30 pm for a private event.
  • Natural Encounters will close early on Sept. 9 at 5:30 pm for a private event.
 

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