Meet our Zoo Admins
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! We’re spotlighting a few of the administrative assistants who support the Houston Zoo. Get to know them more below! Meet Amy Blackmon Amy has worn a few different hats…
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Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City!
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! We’re spotlighting a few of the administrative assistants who support the Houston Zoo. Get to know them more below! Meet Amy Blackmon Amy has worn a few different hats…
Read MoreBaby boom! We’re thrilled to share that earlier this month, our hoofstock team welcomed two new calves: Marvin the eastern bongo and Cadbury the yellow-backed duiker. Meet Marvin the Eastern Bongo A healthy…
Read MoreToday is International Cuckoo Day, and we are here to celebrate with our guira cuckoos! Guira cuckoos are native to South America and are often seen in open habitats, such as prairies and…
Read MoreOver the next few days, you might see white stickers all around the acrylic glass in our Galápagos Islands sea lion habitat. They are put up by our animal care team to help…
Read MoreDiscover five ways you can help save birds as we countdown to Earth Day this Saturday, April 22! 1. Plant Native Plants for Birds You can help birds by doing some small things…
Read MoreTry Herbivore and Carnivore Pizzas that Benefit Wildlife Conservation Efforts Houston’s favorite east downtown pizzeria, Agricole Hospitality’s Vinny’s, is partnering up with the Houston Zoo for a good cause that will make you…
Read MoreAs we get closer to Walk for the Wild, a 5K walk for our wildlife-saving mission, we’re excited to feature one of our many conservation partners, Proyecto Tití, that you help support during…
Read MoreOur brand-new exhibit, Galápagos Islands, is sure to become your favorite spot when you visit the Houston Zoo! As we approach the warmer months, our exhibit will be a great place to stay…
Read MoreHumboldt Penguins, California Sea Lions, Giant Tortoises Highlight the Importance of this Unique Archipelago The Houston Zoo is the first zoo in the world to build a major conservation-focused exhibit based on the…
Read MoreOldest Houston Zoo Animal is a Dad At 90 years young, Mr. Pickles is the oldest animal at the Houston Zoo and the newest father after three radiated tortoise eggs hatched. These little…
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