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10/16/2026

Spiders and scorpions aren't as scary as you might think. 🕷️

Take a closer look at Houston Zoo’s arachnids and discover how they eat, build webs, defend themselves, and help keep ecosystems healthy.

Ready to meet our arachnids behind the scenes? Book our limited-time Zoo Boo Bug House experience and learn more about the fascinating arachnids at Houston Zoo. You'll also get to meet our female orb-weaver and see how she uses her silk to build an intricate web, catch prey, and make her home. Ounce for ounce, spider silk is much stronger than steel. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yTEbX2

When that crisp, cooler weather finally hits 🎃 Houston's favorite fall event, Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding, is ...
10/16/2026

When that crisp, cooler weather finally hits 🎃

Houston's favorite fall event, Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding, is bringing all the fall fun with lots activities for you and your boos. From snapping photos on our Great Pumpkin Portrait to watching our animals enjoy fall enrichment, there's a reason why people are saying that "Zoo Boo gets better every year." 😉

Enjoy extended hours this weekend with the Zoo open until 9pm, giving you a longer and cooler fall fun experience. Plus, join in on our exciting theme nights like superheroes, fairy tales, villains, and more! Buy your tickets: bit.ly/3IRJpOe

📸: Jordan K., Yuri & Sarah K.

10/15/2026

Houston, ‘tis the season for one of our most beloved holiday traditions! ✨🎄 Tickets to TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights are ON SALE NOW!

From Nov. 19 to Jan. 3, step into a world where wildlife comes to light. Wander through dazzling animal light displays, explore illuminated oceans, enjoy festive treats and experience snow in Houston every night at Frosted Forest. Plus, visit Santa through Dec. 23 and celebrate the holidays with us on Christmas night for the first time ever!

Make unforgettable holiday memories while joining us in Lighting the Way for Wildlife. 💚

Buy tickets now: https://bit.ly/2HLMOhW

This is your sign to NOT ghost us tomorrow 👻🔮Spooky Spirits is almost here! Join us for a spirited 21+ night at the Zoo ...
10/14/2026

This is your sign to NOT ghost us tomorrow 👻🔮

Spooky Spirits is almost here! Join us for a spirited 21+ night at the Zoo tomorrow, Oct. 15, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Enjoy our special Witching Hour cocktail, discover animal birth charts on a Zoodiac Quest, get your aura read at the photo booth, Meet the Keeper Chats, including our Komodo dragon, Boga, and more. Tickets are vanishing fast! Save your spot now: https://bit.ly/4hxxTq6

Members, see the Zoo in a whole new light! This season, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights is Lighting the Way for Wildlife...
10/13/2026

Members, see the Zoo in a whole new light!

This season, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights is Lighting the Way for Wildlife, sharing stories that connect us to the animals who share our planet.

Be among the first to see what’s new at Member Preview Nights on November 17 and 18, with tickets just $14.95 on these two nights.

Your holiday perks don’t stop there: members save 20% on Zoo Lights tickets throughout the season. Log in to save and plan your holiday visit: bit.ly/4hIxaT3

A house divided, a Texans win, your favorite UH mascots, and Rockets fans! Thanks to everyone who joined us for H-Town S...
10/13/2026

A house divided, a Texans win, your favorite UH mascots, and Rockets fans!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for H-Town Sports Night at Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding and showed your team spirit.

Next up: superheroes! Come dressed as your favorite superhero this Friday, October 16, for our next themed night. Keep the adventure going with extended Zoo hours until 9pm all weekend: bit.ly/3IRJpOe

📸: April T., James T., and Jennifer T.

Pumpkin spice season calls for a little something sweet! Take a cue from our red ruffed lemur and treat yourself with a ...
10/12/2026

Pumpkin spice season calls for a little something sweet! Take a cue from our red ruffed lemur and treat yourself with a visit to Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding.

📸: Primates Keeper Lenaye

Your next date night is written in the stars. ✨🔮 Celebrate spooky season at Spooky Spirits, our 21+ after-hours Zoo even...
10/11/2026

Your next date night is written in the stars. ✨🔮

Celebrate spooky season at Spooky Spirits, our 21+ after-hours Zoo event, during Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding on October 15. Sip the featured Witching Hour cocktail, discover animal birth charts on a Zoodiac Quest, and get your aura read at the photo booth.

Ready for a little nighttime magic? Get your tickets today – this is an event you don’t want to ghost: bit.ly/432eDJo

10/11/2026

A little spooky, a lot scaly! Step behind the scenes at the Reptile & Amphibian Building with our limited-time Zoo Boo Animal Experience. Get closer to slithering snakes and colorful lizards, discover amazing adaptations, hear fun stories from our animal care team, and enjoy a few Halloween-themed surprises along the way.

With just four guests per experience, this is one wild adventure you don’t want to miss!

Experience Details:

📅 October 24, 25 & 31 and November 1
⏰ 9:30–10:15 a.m. or 1–1:45 p.m.
🎟️ Members: $60 | Non-members: $70

A Zoo admission ticket is required and sold separately. Ready to go behind the scenes? Learn more and book now: bit.ly/4AQe9FC

Houstonians, let's help make Houston a safe habitat for migratory birds. During Houston Audubon Week, we highlighted so...
10/10/2026

Houstonians, let's help make Houston a safe habitat for migratory birds.

During Houston Audubon Week, we highlighted some of the incredible birds that call our region home. Today, for World Migratory Bird Day, we’re putting the spotlight on whooping cranes and the journey they make to the Texas coast each winter.

A whooping crane’s first migration is a family trip. Young cranes travel with their parents and remain with them through their first winter before becoming independent. Whooping cranes breed in Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park and migrate to the Texas coast, relying on coastal wetlands to rest, refuel, and spend the winter.

Through Neighbors for Nature, Houston Zoo brings our community together to protect the places birds depend on. Zoo staff & volunteers recently removed 1,288 pounds of harmful litter from critical whooping crane habitat in Port O’Connor, and removed 2,073 pounds from Houston’s bayous.

You can help, too. Plant locally native species, turn off nonessential lights from 11pm to 6am during migration and join us through Neighbors for Nature. Our city is part of their journey. Let’s help make it a safe place for all birds and wildlife.

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