A true definition of digest: The Official Houston Zoo Blog

The Houston Zoo Blog is a digest, in the true definition of the term—a collection of condensed information about the day to day happenings at the Houston Zoo.

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May
03

Meet the Staff – Kirsten Ufer

Posted by in Behind the Scenes,Meet the Staff

Self

When you visit the Zoo, it is very easy to identify a member of our staff. The Houston Zoo employees (and volunteers!) make ourselves as visible as possible so that guests can recognize us. This allows us to be accessible to our wonderful guests, and provide the best experience possible. What you may not know [...]

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Apr
30

Where in the World is Jeffery? The FINAL Week!

Posted by in Birds,Conservation,Contest,Endangered,Spotlight on Species

Melissa, Tess and Linda, it’s been a great pleasure!  Thanks for sticking with Jeffery this entire time, and I will be in touch with each of you on Friday, after the final total is announced.  I hope to see you on Saturday or Sunday for our Birds of Prey Days! We plan to have lots [...]

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Apr
24

An Oasis in the City

Posted by in Horticulture

Water-Lily

Everyone that visits the Houston Zoo surely has an animal that they prefer over any other. People pick their favorite primate, favorite reptile, favorite underwater creature. But how about a favorite plant? The Houston Zoo is home to a lush and diverse array of tropical and native plants, flowers, trees, and various ground coverings. Our [...]

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Apr
23

Where in the World is Jeffery? Lucky Week 13

Posted by in Birds,Conservation,Endangered

Please don’t forget about our Birds of Prey Days on May 5th and 6th.  The Houston Zoo will be hosting a fun-packed educational event to help raise awareness and funds for the survival of the largest and most endangered eagle in the world, the Philippine Eagle! Meet our birds of prey and their keepers, play [...]

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Apr
19

Earth Day In The Naturally Wild Swap Shop

Posted by in Animal Info,Children's Zoo,Conservation,Endangered,Just for Kids,Keepers,Recycling/Green,Swap Shop

The Houston Zoo will be celebrating Earth Day April 21-22!  The Naturally Wild Swap Shop will certainly be part of the celebration.  Any nature journal on an Earth Day topic will receive double points.  Earth Day topics include some of the following: endangered or extinct plants and animals edible plants the rock cycle the water [...]

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Apr
18

Polly Want a… Paintbrush?

Posted by in Birds,Children's Zoo,Enrichment

Rainbo, the Eclectus Parrot

One of the most rewarding aspects of being an animal keeper at the Houston Zoo is the opportunity to interact with so many visitors who are continually impressed by the wide array of behaviors our animals exhibit. On any given day it is possible to see animals eating, playing, napping, bathing, running, jumping, swimming… and [...]

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Apr
17

We Bought A Zoo

Posted by in Animal Info,Enrichment,Media

We Bought A Zoo

  At The Houston Zoo, there are 6,000 animals and 800 species to wonder at as you make your way through our 22 acres. Each of the 6,000 animals housed at The Houston Zoo has a story to tell. As ambassadors for their counter parts in the wild, they serve as a reminder of how [...]

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Apr
16

Rhythm of Conservation

Posted by in Amphibians,Contest

  In 1968, a small amphibian landed a spot on the list of “Rare and Endangered Fish and Wildlife of the United States.” Five years later, the Houston toad was included in the passing of the Endangered Species Act, one of the first amphibian species in the United States and maybe even the world to be recognized [...]

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Apr
16

This Contest is Intense!

Posted by in Birds,Conservation,Endangered,Spotlight on Species

  So I thought last week’s photo was a little tough, but within 3 minutes, each of our contestants had submitted the correct answers! I’m so happy each of you ladies is excited about Jeffery and this contest! Before I get to this week’s (the second to last!) photo, I’d like to share some wonderful [...]

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Apr
12

Six Bat Species all in one day!

Posted by in Bats,Children's Zoo,Conservation,Education,Events,Just for Kids,Keepers,Mammals,Natural Encounters,Pollinators,Swap Shop

How can you see six different species of bats all in one day?  Bat Fest Houston at the Houston Zoo and the Waugh Bridge!  The United Nations has declared 2012 The Year of The Bat – come see  the celebration we have in store!  Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15 are the dates for Bat Fest [...]

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