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Tue, 7/8/2008 - 3:20 PM — facadmin

Houston Zoo

1513 N. MacGregor
Houston, TX 77030
USA

Founded in 1922, the Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure that provides a unique educational and conservation resource serving 1.5 million guests annually. Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Zoo is home to more than 4,500 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 1513 North MacGregor. The Zoo is open daily March 9 to November 2(Daylight Saving Time) from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. (last ticket sold at 6 p.m.) and November 3 to March 8 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. (last ticket sold at 5 p.m.). Regular admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors, $6 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 $8 and a child Zoo admission for $5. 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.

The Houston Zoo is ranked among the top ten zoos in the nation (America's Best Zoos; (Nyhuis & Wassner) for its bird collections and exhibits, the Kipp Aquarium, and the McGovern Children's Zoo. Recent additions to the Zoo include a new elephant exhibit including an innovative barn with large viewing windows allowing visitors to observe keepers interacting with the herd, and the award winning Natural Encounters Building featuring rainforest, dry land, river and coral habitats as well as an outdoor meerkat exhibit.

   

   

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