It is Houston Zoo's 3rd and Could be Your 1st Opportunity to Attend an Elephant Open House

By Brian Hill

Houston, TX - Methai, Tess, Shanti, Tucker, and Thai invite you to explore their new home – their very LARGE new home! Did you ever wonder what a 10,000 pound animal eats every day? Would you like to know what it takes to give an elephant a pedicure? Join the Houston Zoo on Saturday, September 26, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and learn about elephant diets, care, training, and more at our second Elephant Open House.

During the Houston Zoo’s third Elephant Open House, the brand-new, state-of-the-art elephant barn at the Houston Zoo’s McNair Asian Elephant Habitat will be open for exploration. Each elephant “bedroom” in the barn will highlight a different aspect of elephant care. Throughout the morning you can meet the keepers who care for our herd every day and learn more about these majestic animals that call the Houston Zoo home. The Elephant Open House also includes a continental breakfast.

Don’t miss the Houston Zoo’s Elephant Open House. For more information or to purchase tickets on line, visit http://www.houstonzoo.org/elephant-open-house/. Tickets are $50 per person, non-member and $40 per person for Zoo members. Children UNDER 4 years of age are free. Capacity is limited to 100 guests.

Recognized by Parents magazine as one of the Ten Best Zoos for Kids, the Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure that provides a unique educational and conservation resource serving 1.6 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 6200 Golf Course 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 $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.

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.

To view Houston Zoo's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to:  http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-727-Houston_Zoo