Friday, Mar. 30, 2018 – Friday, Mar. 30, 2018
09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
US/Central
Egg-citing Animal Enrichment
Join us as our animals participate in their very own egg hunt! Our gorillas, meerkats, and even the elephants are receiving their own egg-themed enrichment throughout the day. Visit them at their habitats in the Houston Zoo and see them hunt, eat, and play with eggs of all sizes!
This event is included with your paid Zoo admission and is free for Zoo Members.
Children’s Activities
In addition to all the enriching activities we’re preparing for our animals, don’t forget to grab your egg-themed scavenger hunt in the Zoo’s front plaza before you start your day. Find all the fun egg facts throughout the Zoo to learn about how incredible diverse eggs are across the animal world.
Look for all different types of egg enrichment in the these animal habitats throughout the day:
9:30 Gorillas
9:30 Lions
10:00 Tapir
10:00 Chimpanzees
10:30 Natural Encounters
10:30 Elephants
10:30 Patas Monkeys – Wortham World of Primates
11:00 Orangutans
11:30 African Painted Dogs
1:00 Natural Encounters
1:30 Sea Lion Show
1:30 Komodo Dragon – Reptile & Amphibian House
1:30 Anegada Island Iguana – Reptile & Amphibian House
1:30 Fossa – Small Cats
2:00 Meerkats
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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