Zoo Ball

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Houston Zoo

Zoo Ball

Saturday, Apr. 16, 2016

There’s no better place to enjoy the bounty and beauty of spring than at the Houston Zoo. With blooming flowers, bees and birds buzzing, and births abounding, it is an annual festival of energy and excitement. We hope you will be a part of all good things blossoming at Zoo Ball 2016’s Spring Soiree: A Celebration of Pollinators.

This unique Zoo Ball will extol the season with a grand fete. Set for Saturday, April 16, 2016, the evening will enchant guests with a unique setting for cocktails, silent and live auctions, and the Zoo’s amazing animal ambassadors. A spring-inspired menu is being crafted by City Kitchen Catering for fresh dinner fare. And Party on the Moon will keep revelers rejoicing long into the evening’s After Party. The elegant black-tie affair will honor former Zoo President and CEO, Deborah Cannon, as well as generous Zoo supporter Memorial Hermann Health System.

We hope you will consider a sponsorship of Zoo Ball 2016. Your generous contribution will support the mission of the Houston Zoo through its animal care, conservation, and education programs. Because of many generous private donors such as you, the Zoo has become THE place for area families to welcome spring. Please find Underwriting Opportunities here.

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.