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Dear omss,
Here's what's new at the Houston Zoo. |
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Elephant Open House!
June 18, 2011 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Do you ever wonder what a 10,000 pound animal eats every day? Would you like to know what it takes to give an elephant a pedicure? Baylor and Tupelo invite you to explore their home - their very LARGE home!
For one morning only, their state-of-the-art elephant barn will be open for you to explore. Each stall will highlight a different aspect of elephant care. Throughout the morning you'll be able to meet the herds' keepers and learn insights about these majestic animals who call the Houston Zoo home. The morning also includes a continental breakfast.
For an even more one-of-a-kind experience, purchase a photo with one of our elephants! The photos are printed at the event, and make a great keepsake!
Visit our website for event and ticket information. |
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Make It a HOPPY Father's Day
June 19, 2011
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
In honor of fathers, we're hosting A TOAD-ally Awesome Father's Day. Join us at the Zoo's Reptile House this Sunday for a day filled with all things TOAD, including crafts, activities, and the chance to meet a critically endangered Houston Toad!
The event is FREE with your paid Zoo admission, but donations for Toad Conservation are gratefully accepted. For gifts of $50 or more, you can even name one of our resident toads! So grab Dad and hop on over to the Zoo this Sunday.
P.S. Thank you to those who have already made gifts online to Name a Toad! We hope to see you this Sunday to thank you in person! |
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Leave Your Mark
at the Houston Zoo! An engraved brick is the perfect way to commemorate Father's Day or any other special occasion, like a birthday, graduation or special trip to the Zoo. It can also serve as a lasting memorial for a beloved friend, family member or pet. Whatever the message, your brick will serve as your own unique "paw print" at the Zoo for years to come. So why not leave your mark at the Zoo today? Choose from four different brick options, starting at just $100 for our Pick of the Litter featuring two lines of personalized text. All orders received by June 30 will be included in our August installation.
Customize your brick now! |
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The B-52s Take Flight for the 6th Annual Feast with the Beasts!
Friday, November 4, 2011
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The B-52s, the World's Greatest Party Band, take the stage for the sixth annual Feast With the Beasts, the most anticipated culinary event of the year. Enjoy exotic culinary fare from over 50 of Houston's hottest restaurants, and save room for a healthy serving of Rock Lobster from the B-52s, all set against the Zoo's naturally wild backdrop. Click HERE for details and priority ticket information. |
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Celebrate the Great American Campout with REI and the Houston Zoo
June 25, 2011 6:00 p.m - 9:00 a.m. REI and the National Wildlife Federation invite families to get out and camp this summer -- on June 25th. The Great American Backyard Campout is a national event that invites thousands of US families to camp out. What better way to experience this than an overnight in the chimp viewing building at the Houston Zoo? Click HERE for all the exciting details! Camp Zoofari: A Few Spots Remain! For Kids Ages 4-12 Your child can still take part in our Summer Camp Zoofari, an action-packed, hands-on, week-long day camp. Kids learn about the natural world, wildlife conservation and the animals that call the Houston Zoo home.Visit our website and click the green register button for openings. |
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TXU Energy Presents Chill Out at the Houston Zoo
Stop by our brand-new misting stations!
When you start feeling the heat, the Zoo has many ways for you to Chill Out. Not only do we have thirteen air-conditioned indoor locations, we now have misting towers!
These misting stations provide a cool breeze with refreshing mist so you can take a quick break during your tour of the Zoo.
Find these stations next to the Okapi exhibit, Duck Lake, Children's Zoo Plaza and the entrance of The African Forest. Don't forget to visit our web page for more tips on staying cool this summer!
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We hopeAfrican Forest Webcams
Have you heard? We've redesigned our cougar exhibit and it's something to see! Invisimesh is now where plexiglass used to be, making for an amazingly clear view and vastly improved photographs. There is new greenery and beauitfully updated rockwork. But the most exciting feature is a 20 x 20 foot cave, with nearly floor to roof windows on three sides, and one on the ceiling. Check out our Flickr photo album link of the habitat, or just click on the picture above. We hope you'll come and see if for yourself!
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