Shasta Guards the UH Rings

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Houston Zoo

Shasta Guards the UH Rings

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 – Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018

09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
US/Central

Saturday, December 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At the Cougar Habitat
Training demonstrations at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.

As the fall semester comes to an end, our friends at the University of Houston are preparing for their graduation ceremonies. Part of this celebration includes Shasta guarding the rings of those graduating this semester.

All the rings for the semester graduates will be placed in a large UH-themed box which will be in the cougar habitat all day. The carnivore team will host Meet the Keeper Talks Presented by Phillips 66 and training demonstrations at the cougar habitat to celebrate this special day.

University of Houston students also receive free general daytime admission to the Zoo every day, simply by showing their valid UH student ID.

HOURS & ADMISSION

Open 7 days a week, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission 4:00 pm)
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, All hours subject to change; see website for more details -
www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/hours/ www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/prices-and-discounts/
Buy tickets: Online reservations are required for all guests. Members do not need reservations and can enter through our Member Entrance. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the gate. Buy tickets early for the best price! Free Tuesdays: Free daytime admission to the Houston Zoo is provided once a month from open until closing. See Prices & Discounts.

Directions & Parking

Free Parking
Paid Parking

The Houston Zoo does not have its own parking lot; free parking is available in Hermann Park. Please note, parking is limited so consider arriving early or using public transportation. See parking options in Hermann Park.

Special Offers / Dining

Make sure to stop by Cypress Circle Café! This Green Restaurant Certified conscientious café focuses on providing locally sourced, sustainable fares that are delicious and wholesome for the entire family. You can skip the line and place your order online here.

Wherever you are in the Houston Zoo, you’re never far away from a snack. Cafes, carts and kiosks are located throughout the Zoo and feature items such as burgers, salads, hot dogs, soft pretzels, popcorn, fresh fruit, beverages and more.

Food Trucks

Themed food trucks with a variety of savory and sweet options. Visit the Masakan truck located near our jaguar habitat for Asian inspired cuisine, and our BBQ Americana trailer for smoked meats and classic sides.

Twiga Café

Visit Twiga’s spacious, cool dining room to snack on everything from hamburgers to salads to chicken tenders. Pizza, a variety of other kids’ options, and snacks like fresh fruit, cookies, trail mix, and more are also available. Sit outside and watch the giraffes or rhinos while you eat!

Albert & Ethel Herzstein Trading Post

Feeling the need for a sweet treat? Here’s your place. Located at the entrance of African Forest, the Trading Post offers Dole Whips as well as a variety of other snacks and treats, including cookies, large pretzels, and popcorn. You’ll also find beverages like soda, juice and Saint Arnold beer.