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EXPERIENCE THE CALL OF THE WILD IN THE NEW YEAR
Houston Zoo Call of the Wild Lecture Series Continues January 22
Media Note: For interview opportunities with Rosamira Guillen, Anne Savage, and Kevin Schafer, please contact Brian Hill at 713-533-6531 (office) or 281-380-5232 (cell).
(HOUSTON) December 16, 2008 … Enjoy breathtaking photography and first-hand accounts from conservationists on the frontlines in the battle to help save the world’s [...]
17Dec2008 | Sara | 0 comments | ContinuedHouston Zoo mourns death of popular Asian elephant
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press
HOUSTON — Nearly a hundred people, and two mourning elephants, watched Saturday as the Houston Zoo said goodbye to Mac, a popular 2-year-old Asian elephant who died this week hours after suddenly contracting elephant herpesvirus.
At a memorial service at the zoo, Mac was remembered in anecdotes and recollections tinged both [...]
HOUSTON ZOO MOURNS DEATH OF ASIAN ELEPHANT CALF
(HOUSTON) November 10, 2008 … Mac, the Houston Zoo’s 2 year old Asian elephant whose mischievous nature endeared him to thousands of Zoo guests died last night following a brief but valiant struggle with the elephant herpesvirus. “The entire Zoo staff is absolutely devastated. It’s difficult to put into words and describe the [...]
11Nov2008 | Sara | 0 comments | ContinuedWhile you sleep in, lemurs steal and a cheetah charges
By MARY FLOOD
Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle
Elephants swayed in anticipation of breakfast. Sifaka lemurs made marionette-like jumps to sneak up to steal a tortoise’s food. A spectacled bear smashed chunks of ice on the rocks to get at the breakfast hidden inside.
The morning mist had not yet risen Saturday, when Houston Zoo members were admitted an [...]
Houston Zoo Operating Hours Change with Change to Central Standard Time
The Houston Zoo will “fall back” to Central Standard Time and change its hours of operation on Sunday, November 2. Starting Sunday, the Houston Zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 7 (last admission at 5 p.m.).
The Houston Zoo is located at 1513 North MacGregor. The Zoo is open daily [...]
MAC’S SECOND BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
Asian Elephant Calf Celebrates the “Not So Terrible Twos”
(HOUSTON) October 28, 2008 … Get ready for an elephant sized party from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 2 when the Houston Zoo celebrates Mac’s second birthday. Mac’s first birthday party was a blast and his second birthday bash promises to be even more [...]
ANIMAL ENRICHMENT DAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 FROM 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
ANIMAL ENRICHMENT DAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 FROM 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
Media Note: Media covering Animal Enrichment Day may enter the Zoo at Gate One at 1513 N. MacGregor. For more information, please contact Brian Hill at 713-533-6531 (voice) or 281-380-5232 (cell).
(HOUSTON) September 22, 2008 … Ike is gone, [...]
23Sep2008 | Sara | 0 comments | ContinuedCHEETAH BROTHERS KITO AND KIBURI CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
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WHAT: Cheetah Brothers First Birthday
WHO: KITO AND KIBURI
WHEN: 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2008
WHERE: Cheetah Exhibit at the Houston Zoo, 1513 N. MacGregor
CHEETAH BROTHERS KITO AND KIBURI CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
Media Note: The cheetah brothers first birthday is open to the public. Media covering the event may enter [...]
23Sep2008 | Sara | 1 comment | ContinuedCELEBRATE ERNIE THE PORCUPINE’S FIRST BIRTHDAY AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
Join Ernie and His Animal Friends At the McGovern Children’s Zoo Saturday September 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Media Note: Media covering Ernie’s surprise birthday party may enter the Zoo at Gate One at 1513 N. MacGregor. Convenient parking and golf cart transport to the event site will be provided. High resolution JPEG photos of Ernie at [...]
9Sep2008 | Sara | 0 comments | ContinuedCall Of The Wild Lecture Series Roars Into The Houston Zoo
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Contact: Brian Hill
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CALL OF THE WILD LECTURE SERIES ROARS INTO THE HOUSTON ZOO
HOUSTON (August 11, 2008) … The Houston Zoo’s Call of the Wild Lecture Series kicks off its new season in September with an exciting lineup of guest speakers. Enjoy an evening of scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, breathtaking photographs and first-hand [...]
13Aug2008 | Sara | 0 comments | Continued