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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 2h

Oh my gourd! It’s National Pumpkin Day and we’re celebrating pumpkin season around the Zoo. 🎃

We’re staying open until 9:30pm now through Oct. 30 for Zoo Boo Extended Hours. Plan your fall visit at houstonzoo.org.

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 1d

All guests are invited to bring a photo of a cherished animal to add to the alter, creating a touching community tribute filled with love and memories. You'll also see glowing decorations, festive photo ops, and a special craft station. More info: bit.ly/4qn7ldq (2/2)

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 1d

Our first Día de los Muertos event is next weekend, on November 1-2 with the Zoo staying open later until 9:30pm. At the heart of the event is a traditional ofrenda (altar) created to honor animals who are no longer with us like our beloved jaguar Tesoro. 💚 (1/2)

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 3d

We’re just okapi-tivated by this cuteness! Our 6-week-old okapi is spending time outdoors behind the scenes with mom Sukari before he makes his public debut. Stay tuned for an update on this striped cutie.

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 4d

🎃 It’s pumpkin season, y’all! Don’t miss out on seeing our animals around the Zoo receive pumpkin enrichment during Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding now through Oct. 31. Plan your weekday visit: bit.ly/3IRJpOe

📸: Hoofstock Keeper Emma

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 6d

👻 Zoo Boo weekend = 10/10 vibes! If this isn’t on your October must-do list yet – it should be. Don’t ghost us, plan your visit: bit.ly/3IRJpOe

📸: Kristen V., Esmeralda G., Samantha M., and Eduardo S.

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 7d

Peek-a-boo! 🎃

Our mongoose had a wildly gourd time with their pumpkin enrichment. Visit the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo and see them along with our goats, llamas, and more!

📸: Wildlife Connections Keeper Mykenzie

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 11d

🎃 This is your sign to go to Zoo Boo 🎃

Don't miss out on fall at the Zoo during Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding now through Oct. 31. Enjoy delicious fall treats, pumpkins galore, and more! Plan your visit: bit.ly/3IRJpOe

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 19d

🎃 We're creepin-it wild at Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding! 🎃

From un-boo-lievable photo-ops to spook-tacular costumes, see why everyone's talking about Zoo Boo. Grab your brooms and fly over to the Zoo this week: bit.ly/3IRJpOe

📸: Diane N., Nidia M., Arisbeth R., and Raisa M.

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 23d

🎤✨ The Life of a Birthday Girl! Tupelo is stepping into the spotlight for her 15th birthday. In honor of Taylor Swift’s album release, our elephant care team prepped Swiftie-inspired birthday enrichment for one of our leading 🐘 ladies, Tupelo.

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 23d

Don’t sleep on the spooky fun! 👻 🦇 🎃 Join us this Friday and on select nights throughout October for extended hours at Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding. Plan your outing: bit.ly/3IRJpOe

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · 27d

POV: You passed our yellow-backed duiker Melman’s sniff test 💛

📸: Hoofstock Keeper Emma

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Sep 12

Happy 3rd birthday to our llama, Yzma! Stop by the John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo this weekend to see her and our other farm animals that reside with her, Fiesta and Zamir.

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Sep 4

Another year around the sun. ☀️ Our jaguar Vida turned 6 today and her animal care team prepped birthday enrichment including a banner, ice cake topped with fish, and extra meat from her diet. Her son Rojo joined in on the celebration after mom got dibs first.

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Sep 2

Spotted: Our baby tapir! Say hello to Norah. Her dedicated animal care team chose her sweet name. You can see her with mom, Moli, on exhibit in South America’s Pantanal this week. Plan your Zoo day at houstonzoo.org!

📸: Hoofstock Keeper Meagan

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Aug 30

Nothing to see here... just Rojo being his adorable self on this #Caturday. 😴

📸: Carnivore Keeper Alicia

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Aug 28

Dive into the holiday weekend with a Zoo visit. We’re open regular hours from 9am to 5pm all weekend. Plan your next outing at houstonzoo.org!

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Aug 11

South America’s Pantanal just got a whole lot cuter! Our baby tapir made her big debut this morning, joining mom Moli on exhibit. You can spot her exploring in the mornings until noon as she gets familiar in her new home. Read more: bit.ly/46K1wiV

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Aug 8

Say hello to the newest (and most adorable) resident of South America’s Pantanal — a baby Baird’s tapir! Born overnight on July 23 to parents Moli and Noah, this spotted sweetie came into the world at 18 pounds and is already up to 30 pounds. Read more about our new addition: bit.ly/46K1wiV

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Aug 8

Did someone say FRI-YAY?! 😄

Cool off and learn about our several exotic reptiles and amphibians inside our Reptile & Amphibian House! Discover what the Zoo has in store for you this weekend. Sssee you sssoon!: bit.ly/3O6rtQ4

📸: Herpetology Keeper Marissa

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Aug 7

Tap into your wild side at our 21+ event, Brew at the Zoo on Friday, Sept. 12! Sip on craft beers, meet our keepers, see animals after hours, and more. Save your spot: bit.ly/46i7aZj

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Aug 3

How do you watermelon? 🍉 Happy Watermelon Day from some of our coolest herps.

📸: Herpetology Keeper Julia

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Aug 3

Trunk-loads of juicy fun for Watermelon Day! 🍉

🎥: Elephant Team

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Jul 28

Starting the week with a splash! 💦 Akobi our pygmy hippo has got the right Monday attitude. #MondayMood

📸: Hoofstock Keeper Meagan

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Houston Zoo @houstonzoo.bsky.social · Jul 26

🎶 Woaaaaaahohohohohhhhhhhhhhh 🎶

We had a WICKED good time celebrating our sea lions, Cali and Kamia's 21st birthday this week. Cali is described as sweet and forgiving with being a lighter blonde color. While Kamia is described as intense and intelligent and darker in color.

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