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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🦍 Today is World Gorilla Day! Last weekend, we celebrated our gorilla troop and the conservation work happening to protect gorillas in the wild. The Houston Zoo’s handheld electronics recycling drive is a year-round effort to help reduce the demand for minerals mined from gorilla habitat. (1/2)
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
First day of fall has us feeling like Tiffany the blue duiker… now if only the weather would get the memo. Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding opens Friday, Sept. 25 and runs through Oct. 31. Want early access? Become a Zoo Member and enjoy our first Zoo Boo Member Preview this on Wed, Sept. 23.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The perfect spa day doesn’t exi... Indy behind the scenes World Rhino Day is tomorrow, and we’re sharing a peek at Indy while his habitat undergoes renovations. As construction continues, his keepers are making sure he gets the same quality care every day behind the scenes: bit.ly/3LUoCHU
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Bring the wild home this fall! Our Plant Sale is coming back on October 3, with native and specialty plants for your backyard, patio, or home. Native plants help create habitat for local wildlife by providing food, shelter, and resources for native species right here in our community. (1/2)
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Fall fun is creeping in, and Zoo Boo tickets are on sale now! 🎃 Join us for Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding at Houston Zoo, Sept. 25–Oct. 31. Stroll through a pumpkin-packed Zoo filled with seasonal décor, festive photo ops, animal-themed enrichment, and family-friendly activities. (1/2)
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Our crowned lemurs Tsingy and Tasherit "Tashi," know how to strike a pose! 📸 You can find this iconic duo inside Wortham World of Primates. Make plans for a Zoo day this weekend: bit.ly/2ZD61t2 📸: Primates Keeper Lenaye
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Heading into the weekend like… 🐾 Norah, Ethel, Kwame, or Tiffany—which one matches your weekend mood? Whatever your vibe, make the Houston Zoo your must-stop destination this weekend: bit.ly/2ZD61t2 📸: Hoofstock Keeper Emma
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Happy 14th birthday to Berani, our Malayan tiger! To mark his special day, his keepers prepared birthday enrichment—including a cake made by Keeper Adela in our Animal Nutrition department. This tiger-sized treat featured frozen blood, goat’s milk, and frozen meat.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Bring your crew to Brew at the Zoo presented by @txuenergy on September 18! 🍻 Sip craft drinks, challenge your friends to giant beer pong and other lawn games, enjoy unlimited carousel rides and more. Plus, meet our keepers and see your favorite animals after hours at Houston Zoo: bit.ly/46i7aZj
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Not to be NOSY, but when will we see you at the Zoo again? 💚 Your next Zoo day is calling! Visit Baird’s tapirs, capybaras, giant anteaters, and more incredible animals from around the world in South America’s Pantanal habitat. Plan your next visit: bit.ly/2ZD61t2
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
There’s a lot to trumpet about! 🐘 This week, we celebrated World Elephant Day with Chuck and Teddy on Facebook Live, and tomorrow, August 15, we’re keeping the elebration going at our Asian elephant habitat. (1/2)
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Berani is giving us plenty to roar about this International Tiger Day. With only around 300 Malayan tigers left in the wild, your Zoo visit helps support conservation work for tigers around the world. Learn more on today’s Facebook Live: bit.ly/2wHMYBw
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Our keepers know the coolest animal facts! Get to know them in our rapid-fire Q&A. Happy National Zookeeper Week!
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
18th birthday loading for lion sisters, Uzima and Mattie. Come see our lion pride this weekend at Houston Zoo.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The heart of our Zoo, in motion. 💚 As we continue celebrating National Zookeeper Week, we’re honoring the teams whose compassion, dedication, and tireless care make a difference every day, in every season.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🧊 Ice to meet you. Summer is the perfect time for an ice pop. Blue duikers Seana and Tiffany are big fans of a chilly treat, but the carrots on top might be the real favorite. Make it a Zoo day and stop by to spot this duo and pygmy hippo Akobi near the zebra habitat. 📸: Hoofstock Keeper Emma
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
POV: your snack break turns into a peck-nic with Phoebe the guineafowl. 🎥: Hoofstock Keeper Meagan
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Rojo the jaguar has the purrfect weekend mindset. Saturday feels, big cat style. #Caturday
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Capy-boop-ra! Make it a weekend to remember and come see our capybaras in South America’s Pantanal.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🤘Houston, this one is for you. In honor of our city’s original area code, enjoy $7.13 admission on Saturday, July 11 through Monday, July 13 and celebrate 713 Day Weekend at the Houston Zoo: bit.ly/3GE2sut
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Thank you for making our Red, White & Zoo weekend a memorable way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday together! Keep the celebration going—plan your next visit to the Houston Zoo and encounter incredible animals from around the world. 📸: Amanda N., Alexandra F., Gabriela C., and Denise A.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Say hello to Tuve, our youngest howler monkey, on your next visit to South America’s Pantanal. Watch Tuve and the family move through the trees using their powerful prehensile tails that act like a fifth limb. 📸: Wildlife Connections Keeper Marisol
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
From the sea lions to the elephants, the Houston Zoo is lining up the cheers for Team USA tonight—here’s to a wild match and a goal-den result!
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Calypso is ready to make waves ahead of today’s matches—watch out, she has some serious fin-esse with the ball!
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🐧We’re flippin’ excited to cheer on Team USA in today’s knockout match vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Wearing your red, white, and blue? Visit Houston Zoo this week and show off your game-day spirit with us! 🎥: Penguin Keeper Maggie
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Meet Satchmo, our trumpeter hornbill. She joined us from Knoxville Zoo and now calls the African Savanna aviary in the Fondren Foundation Birds of the World home. Named after legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong, Satchmo just celebrated her 4th hatch day.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
We are wrapping up June with a wave of sea lion birthdays! Earlier in June, Ariel turned 24 with a cowgirl-themed celebration and is the oldest female in our colony. Max (9), TJ (10), Gaia (12), and Freya (12) joined the fun with a Powerpuff Girls-themed birthday.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
☀️ Sunshine is calling, and Tiffany, our tiny blue duiker, is ready for a beautiful weekend at Houston Zoo. With Saturday in the mid-80s, it is the perfect time to visit and enjoy a day to see wildlife from around the world. 📸: Hoofstock Keeper Meagan
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Help us wish a very happy birthday to our G.O.A.T. 🐘 Our Asian elephant Thailand turns 61 today, making him the oldest Asian elephant in North America, and a proud father in our herd. Visit Thai this week and read more from the Chron: bit.ly/4eewN0O
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Kicking it with Kirby! ⚽ Make plans to visit Houston Zoo this week and enjoy a wild day of adventure.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A new bombshell has entered the villa… Poppy the capybara. 🏖️💘 Before tonight’s Love Island USA premiere, make it a Zoo day and spot Poppy South America’s Pantanal—then settle in for all the villa drama.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
We were inspired by the islands as we celebrate Calypso’s 23rd birthday. No passport needed—discover a touch of the Galápagos right here at Houston Zoo. On your next visit, look for Calypso and our other sea lions and enjoy an unforgettable oceanside experience in the heart of Houston.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We’ve got summertime on our mind! ☀️The sun is out and it’s a beautiful day for a visit to Houston Zoo. Travel around the globe right here in Houston and visit spots like South America’s Pantanal to see our giant river otters, jaguars, and more. Get tickets now: bit.ly/2ZD61t2
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Mondays, amirite? Make your Monday brighter with a visit to the John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo. Meet Leia the Kunekune pig and her siblings, Luke and Kora, and enjoy a fun, family-friendly start to your week. 📸: Wildlife Connections Keeper Xavier
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Celebrate Teddy’s birthday with us! 🎉 Visit the Asian elephant habitat this weekend to see Teddy, who turns five today, and the rest of our herd and learn more about how you help protect elephants in the wild with every visit.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Meet Tuve, our newest baby howler monkey. ⚾🐒 Named in honor of Houston Legend Jose Altuve, Tuve comes from the same region of the world as one of the greatest to ever play the game. Visit the Houston Zoo this week to see Tuve and his family in South America’s Pantanal.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Say hello to the newest member of our northern white-cheeked gibbon family. Proud parents Ting and Max have welcomed their second baby boy, and big sibling Marv is close by. You can see the growing family together in Wortham World of Primates.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
May the Fourth be with you from our Kunekune pig trio, featuring Luke. Today, Luke, Leia, and Korra are celebrating their golden birthday. On your next visit to Houston Zoo, stop by the John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo to see them and wish them a happy birthday. 📸: Wildlife Connections Keeper Xavier
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
World Tapir Day gives us a reason to smile—and Moli, our Baird’s tapir, is leading the celebration. Visit our South America’s Pantanal habitat to see Moli and her daughter Norah sharing their habitat with capybaras, rheas, and giant anteaters. 📸: Hoofstock Keeper Emma
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
☀️ Enjoy the sunshine at the Zoo today and dive into our Galápagos Islands habitat to visit the California sea lions and more incredible animals. Every visit helps support our work to save animals in the wild. Plan your trip and make a difference for wildlife: bit.ly/2ZD61t2
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Snack mode: activated. Visit Norah, our Baird’s tapir, in the mixed grasslands habitat of South America’s Pantanal during your holiday weekend visit to the Zoo. 📸: Hoofstock Keeper Alyssa
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We’re not trying to stick our necks out, but Tino the giraffe has one unforgettable smile. Ever seen a giraffe’s teeth up close? Make it a Zoo day and say hi to Tino from our giraffe feeding platform this weekend. Daily giraffe feedings happen at 11am and 2pm in African Forest.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Wrap up Spring Break with a wild adventure at the Zoo! 🐍🦎 Step inside our Reptile & Amphibian House to spot little critters like this cutie and know that every Zoo visit helps protect animals in the wild. 📸: Zoo Staff Ashley K.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Sunny Houston days are made for Zoo visits ☀️ Come say hello to Delaney, our adorable okapi calf, and enjoy the outdoors this Spring Break. Who are you bringing to meet her? 🦒💚 📸: Hoofstock Keeper Emma
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Make it a Zoo day and visit Galápagos Islands and get eye-to-eye with our California sea lions. Every visit helps protect animals in the wild, so your family day out makes a difference. 📸: Jennifer H.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Ready for some St. Patrick’s Day fun? 🍀 Our carnivore team whipped up St. Patrick’s Day–themed enrichment for Rojo, our painted dogs, and Lisa the Amur leopard—and they LOVED it. Bring your crew to the Zoo and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with wild fun and unforgettable animal moments.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Winnie, our Asian elephant, turned five yesterday! 🎉 Visit the Zoo this Spring Break to see the herd and help save elephants in the wild.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Rainy day in Houston? Turn it into an adventure. Did you know that 90% of our Galápagos Islands exhibit is indoors? Come stay dry while you watch sea lions swim overhead, Humboldt penguins dive, sharks glide by, and more. Every time you visit Houston Zoo, you’re helping save animals in the wild.
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Oh, hi there! Phoebe our Guineafowl has a very important question for you... have you made your Spring Break plans to visit the Zoo yet? Come say hello to Phoebe, Akobi, and our blue duikers in their habitat right next to the zebras and bongo. Plan your Spring Break visit at houstonzoo.org!
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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Add a giraffe feeding to your to-do list this Spring Break! 🦒 Get up close with the tallest living land animal in the world at our giraffe feeding platform. Giraffe feedings happen daily at 11am and 2pm, weather permitting. Plan your next visit at houstonzoo.org! 📸: Chandler S.
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