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Here's what's new at the Houston Zoo.
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| Chimps and Zoo Guests Beat the Heat with Frosty Treats! At 9:30 a.m. last Saturday, our chimps came into their yard to find that snowmen filled with yummy chimp treats had visited their exhibit in The African Forest! Several hundred pounds of 'snow' were used to create the snowmen and several smaller snow creatures. The snowmen had sliced oranges for eyes, carrots for the noses, and peanuts for their front buttons. Hidden inside were peanuts and sunflower seeds. The snowmens' scarves and hats proved almost as popular with the chimps as the snow! See a photo album and read the full story here. Zoo guests also enjoyed a 'snow field' just for them, created from 17,000 pounds of finely chipped ice on the lawn near Okapis. And winners of a scavenger hunt that led guests through each of our 13 Chill Zones were awarded with a coupon for free Blue Bell ice cream. Check out our Chill Zones on your next visit - it's all part of TXU Energy presents Chill Out at the Houston Zoo. |
| Exclusive Member Only Offer: the 4-D Experience! 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. July 26, 27, and 28, 2011 If you're a Houston Zoo Member, visit the Zoo Tuesday, July 26 through Thursday, July 28 for your opportunity to enjoy the 4-D Experience for FREE! Get the details here. Our brand-new 4-D Experience is a one-of-a-kind adventure which will take you beyond 3-D into a 4-D experience captivating all of your senses! From the scent of fresh jungle fruit to the spray of water on your face as you splash through a rainforest river, this takes movie watching to a whole new level. For movie descriptions and information, visit our 4D Experience web page! |
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Houston Zoo Vet Staff Treat Endangered Sea Turtles There are 5 species of sea turtles inhabiting the Gulf of Mexico, all of which are considered to be either threatened or endangered. There are many threats to these turtles including harmful plastics, nets and fishing hooks. When sea turtles are found injured on the upper Texas coast, they come to the Houston Zoo for treatment. So far this year, our own Dr. Joe Flanagan and the vet staff have treated over 30 injured sea turtles. Some go through rehabilitation at the Kipp Aquarium where you can see them on exhibit. Many are released back into the wild. To read about this incredibly important and meaningful work,visit our web page devoted to sea turtles. Learn more about Houston toad conservation at the Zoo by visiting the new Houston Toad Facebook page managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife and The Houston Zoo! |
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It's Zoo Night at the Astros!
August 2, 2011 7:05 p.m. Join the Houston Zoo team for a night of America's favorite past-time at Minute Maid Park, as the Houston Astros take on the Cincinnati Reds! Not only will there be baseball, but Beth Schaefer, the Houston Zoo's Curator of Primates and Carnivores, will be throwing the first pitch! The Astros have extended a special ticket offer to Houston Zoo fans, and the deals are unbeatable. Click here for details on how to purchase tickets. |
| Bigger Babies, Bigger Pool 
If you've been to the Zoo recently, you know how playful Baylor and Tupelo can be. And all of that romping around in summer temps can make them seek relief. What do Baylor and Tupelo do to keep cool? Click the video above to watch just exactly what to do. Viewer Advisory: The video above contains content that WILL make you smile from start to finish! Keep an eye on Trunk Tales, our elephant blog, for more news! Or better yet, subscribe to or bookmark any one or all four of the Houston Zoo's blogs . |
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