LadyA91
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Jack’s Cafe looks to be open. It’s added on the zoo map and on the completed projects list. Building the Future, The Houston Zoo
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BenFoxster
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Going to be going on my very first trip outside of California via plane this weekend, to Houston for an event. Going to be going to the zoo while I’m at it, any unique or rare species I should keep an eye out for? I’ll definitely be taking my time enjoying the Galapagos, Pantanal, and African Forest exhibits. I’ve also never seen a clouded leopard before if they still have one.
LadyA91
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The clouded leopard isn’t listed on the map but it’s behind the Amur Leopard and across from Komodo Dragon. The zoo layout is weird in between the tiger and gorilla.
LadyA91
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One other thing is that the parking is horrible. So get there before 9AM. The zoo doesn’t have their own parking lot. It’s shared within Hermann Park.
BenFoxster
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Thanks for the warning, really hope we could make it before 9!
BenFoxster
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Thanks, I’ll a look out!
LadyA91
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You’re gonna have to book a time to get into the zoo. I am a member so I haven’t really payed attention to how that system works.
3 Pieces of May 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On May 9th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.2) spider monkeys (species not specified) to El Paso Zoo in Texas.
El Paso Zoo
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On August 8th, the zoo announced that a female (0.1) Baird's tapir was born on July 23rd, which will be on display starting August 11th.
47 reactions | Say hello to the newest (and most adorable) resident of South America’s Pantanal — a baby Baird’s tapir! Born overnight on July 23 to parents Moli and Noah, this spotted sweetie came into the world at 18 pounds and is already up to 30 pounds. She’s still rocking her baby watermelon stripes (which help her hide in the wild), but those will fade as she grows into her sleek adult look around 7 months old. Read more about our new addition: bit.ly/46K1wiV | Houston Zoo
Tiny Tapir, Big Personality, The Houston Zoo
On May 2nd, the zoo announced they bred and released 5,000 Houston toad tadpoles and 1.1M Houston toad eggs into the wilds of Texas.
Houston Zoo
On May 27th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 2 green sea turtles back into the wild.
Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo
On May 27th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 2 green sea turtles back into the wild.
Houston Zoo
On May 9th, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.2) spider monkeys (species not specified) to El Paso Zoo in Texas.
El Paso Zoo
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On June 13th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a loggerhead sea turtle back into the wild.
Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo
On August 8th, the zoo announced that a female (0.1) Baird's tapir was born on July 23rd, which will be on display starting August 11th.
47 reactions | Say hello to the newest (and most adorable) resident of South America’s Pantanal — a baby Baird’s tapir! Born overnight on July 23 to parents Moli and Noah, this spotted sweetie came into the world at 18 pounds and is already up to 30 pounds. She’s still rocking her baby watermelon stripes (which help her hide in the wild), but those will fade as she grows into her sleek adult look around 7 months old. Read more about our new addition: bit.ly/46K1wiV | Houston Zoo
Tiny Tapir, Big Personality, The Houston Zoo
King of Komodo Dragons
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Haliaeetus
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The baby Tapir has been called NORAH.
Houston Zoo on Instagram: "Spotted: Our baby tapir! Say hello to Norah. Her dedicated animal care team chose her sweet name. You can see her with mom, Moli, on exhibit in South America’s Pantanal this week. Plan your Zoo day at houstonzoo.org! : Hoofstock Keeper Meagan"
ContraryPython
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Visited the zoo yesterday. Here are some things to note:
-There is construction going on right next to the white rhino exhibit.
-The Herculean beetle habitat in the Bug House will renovated for aquatic bugs.
-The Savannah Aviary at the end of the Pantanal is being renovated.
-The cougar exhibit is blocked off.
-Several terrariums in the Reptile House are being renovated.
-There is construction going on right next to the white rhino exhibit.
-The Herculean beetle habitat in the Bug House will renovated for aquatic bugs.
-The Savannah Aviary at the end of the Pantanal is being renovated.
-The cougar exhibit is blocked off.
-Several terrariums in the Reptile House are being renovated.
King of Komodo Dragons
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A boat-billed Heron chick hatched on August 23rd and a male Okapi calf was born on September 8th
TexasZooMan
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Looks like the African dwarf crocodile has been sent to another facility. Went today and the previous exhibit now hosts box turtles. Stinks for a zoo that’s already really short on crocodilians
LadyA91
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The last time I went they put the dwarf crocodile outside next to the crocodile monitor habitat
Nile Hippo Expert
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The Humboldt penguins have been taken off exhibit indefinitely for safety concerns. No set date on their return has been stated.
Why the Houston Zoo penguins were temporarily moved out of public view | khou.com
Why the Houston Zoo penguins were temporarily moved out of public view | khou.com
Houston's gorilla exhibit is often praised for the fact that the gorillas can access the red river hogs' dried riverbed space. Has anyone actually seen the gorillas and red river hogs in the riverbed together? This article weirdly suggests that the gorillas shouldn't have access to the riverbed, which is weird.
Charlie the Chimp has died aged 53.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/ne...ton-zoo-charlie-chimpanzee-death-21127120.php
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/ne...ton-zoo-charlie-chimpanzee-death-21127120.php
LadyA91
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Ajari, the 25-year-old male western lowland gorilla is heading to the San Antonio Zoo soon for breeding recommendations through the AZA SSP.
Houston Zoo on Instagram: " Ajari is on the move! Our 25-year-old male western lowland gorilla is heading to our friends at @sanantoniozoo soon for a breeding recommendation from the @zoos_aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan SSP program. Come see him today with our bachelor group in African Forest before he leaves the Bayou City. You can help protect gorilla populations in the wild by recycling your old cell phones and other small electronics at the Zoo. These devices contain a metal mined where gorillas live, and recycling cell phones reduces the demand for new materials to be mined. Thanks to your support, we’ve collected 1,427 electronic devices this year."
Houston Zoo on Instagram: " Ajari is on the move! Our 25-year-old male western lowland gorilla is heading to our friends at @sanantoniozoo soon for a breeding recommendation from the @zoos_aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan SSP program. Come see him today with our bachelor group in African Forest before he leaves the Bayou City. You can help protect gorilla populations in the wild by recycling your old cell phones and other small electronics at the Zoo. These devices contain a metal mined where gorillas live, and recycling cell phones reduces the demand for new materials to be mined. Thanks to your support, we’ve collected 1,427 electronic devices this year."
King of Komodo Dragons
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is the reptile house still under rennovation? as when I went last I know that half of the exhibits were empty, mostly the amphibian exhibits, so as i plan a new trip I wanted to see if anyone knows if the animals have been put back on exhibit.