Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 – Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
US/Central
Tuesday, August 1, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
at the Reflection Pool
Always wondered what the Houston Zoo has to offer teachers and students? Well now’s your chance to find out! Come learn about ways that your school can save wildlife through partnerships, mascot programs, and our educator programs. Get ideas for the upcoming school year by enjoying the Zoo for the day on us!
9 a.m. Visit booths around our Reflection Pool and meet educators from Houston-area schools who have participated in Zoo programs. They’re here to tell you all about how their schools have benefitted, and what possibilities you have available. Some tables will also have fun educational activities for you to try out!
10 a.m. Meet and greet and get up close with a selection of our Ambassador Animals, handling animals you might encounter as part of our education programming such as the Zoomobile and our Overnights.
Noon – 12:30 Don’t forget to pick up your certificate for completing three hours of Continuing Professional Education
This event is FREE for all educators, and includes your free admission to the Zoo! Stay all day if you’d like. If you wish to bring a guest, each educator may register one guest for a special discounted admission of just $10.
HOURS & ADMISSION
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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.
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