Zoo Will also Close Early on Christmas Eve at 3 p.m.
HOUSTON
- The Houston Zoo will be closed on
Christmas Day. Keepers will work abbreviated shifts on December 25
cleaning exhibits and feeding the Zoo’s 6,000 animals. The Zoo will
reopen December 26 observing the standard 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. operating
hours. Christmas Day is the only day of the year the Zoo is not open to
the public. The Zoo will also close early at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve,
with the last guest entry at 2 p.m.
“A
zoo is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation. We’ve arranged shifts for
our keepers to ensure that all the animals will receive their regular care and
feeding but still give the staff time to enjoy Christmas with their families,”
said Zoo Director Rick Barongi.
Founded
in 1922, the Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure that provides a
unique educational and conservation resource serving 1.7 million guests
annually. Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Zoo is home to
more than 6,000 exotic animals representing more than 800 species. Operated
by the not-for-profit Houston Zoo, Inc., the Houston Zoo is dedicated to the
conservation of endangered species, the provision of engaging educational
opportunities and the creation of stimulating exhibits that broaden the
experiences of our guests and encourage their curiosity.
The
Houston Zoo is located at 6200 Hermann Park Drive in beautiful Hermann
Park. The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Central Standard
Time (last admission at 5 p.m.) and from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. during Central
Daylight Time (last admission at 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed Christmas
Day. Regular admission is $11 for adults, $6 for seniors, $7 for children
ages 2-11 and FREE for children under 2. Visit the courtesy booth at your
neighborhood Fiesta Mart and purchase an adult Zoo admission for $9 and a child
Zoo admission for $6. Zoo memberships start at only $55. For
information on all the great benefits of becoming a Zoo member call (713)
533-6713 or visit our Web site at www.houstonzoo.org.
Ride
METRORail to the Houston Zoo from the Fannin South Park and Ride lot.
With frequent service, METRORail is a convenient answer to traffic congestion
in the Texas Medical Center/Hermann Park/Museum District corridor. For
METRORail information, visit www.ridemetro.org.
The Houston Zoo is accredited by the Association
of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or
aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to
providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better
future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members,
AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping
animals in their native habitats. For more information visit www.aza.org.
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