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Houston, ‘tis the season for one of our most beloved holiday traditions! ✨🎄 Tickets to @txuenergy presents Zoo Lights are ON SALE NOW!

From Nov. 19 to Jan. 3, step into a world where wildlife comes to light. Wander through dazzling animal light displays, explore illuminated oceans, enjoy festive treats and experience snow in Houston every night at Frosted Forest. Plus, visit Santa through Dec. 23 and celebrate the holidays with us on Christmas night for the first time ever!

Make unforgettable holiday memories while joining us in Lighting the Way for Wildlife. 💚

Buy tickets now via link in bio. by @houstonzoo

The Zoo Ball 2026: Sunset on the Savanna auction is now OPEN for bidding! Check out the unique Zoo experiences in this year’s auction, like the opportunity to feed our Galápagos tortoises and take home a beautiful painting made by these gentle giants.

Want to attend Zoo Ball? You can still purchase tickets to the After Party presented by @pncbank.

Start Bidding or Buy Tickets at the link in bio. by @houstonzoo

Still leaping for joy after last week’s World Lemur Festival! 💚 Our Zoo Crew teens teamed up with our Primates team to share lemur love through games, activities and a “We Love Lemurs” parade.

Keep the lemur love going with a stop at Wortham World of Primates on your next Houston Zoo visit! by @houstonzoo

Gather your loved ones across generations for the final day of Houston Zoo’s Día de los Muertos celebration today. 🏵️🕯️🧡

Honor a cherished animal at our ofrenda, create a photo frame, and enjoy themed treats as we come together to remember, share stories, and celebrate this meaningful tradition. See more at our link in bio.

Thank you to our supporting sponsor, @totalwireless. by @houstonzoo

Honor cherished memories and celebrate the lives of those who came before us at Houston Zoo’s Día de los Muertos celebration on November 1 and 2.

Gather your loved ones to share in this meaningful tradition:
🕯️Bring a photo of a beloved animal who has passed to add to our ofrenda.
🧡️ Create a DIY frame for your photo.
🏵️ ️Shop Día de los Muertos-themed merchandise, including tarot cards and T-shirts.
🫔 ️Enjoy tamales, margaritas and sugar skull cookies, available for purchase.
🦋 Visit the monarch sculptures in our pollinator gardens, part of a traveling art installation by the Houston Monarch Story.

Sunday only: Meet Las Catrinas and stop by the Houston Monarch Story table to explore the monarch life cycle and its connection to the Coastal Prairie ecosystem.

Join us for a day of remembrance, connection, and celebration at the Zoo. More info at link in bio.

Thank you to our supporting sponsor, @totalwireless. by @houstonzoo

Denver and Clark are creepin’ it real! Our ambassador macaws took a little Zoo Boo excursion with their keepers for Halloween. Join us for a spook-tacular time on the final day of Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding.

📸: Wildlife Connections Keepers Mia and Devika by @houstonzoo

Calling all little pumpkins and costume cuties! Celebrate Halloween and the last day of Zoo Boo presented by @kingspalding today until 5pm. Bring your kiddos in their best costumes for photo ops and fall fun around the Zoo! by @houstonzoo

’Twas the night before Halloween, and sea lions TJ and Gaia were in for a treat! Keeper Maggie’s The Nightmare Before Christmas–themed cake is frightfully delightful.

📸: Sea Lion Keeper Michelle by @houstonzoo

We're sniffin out our lemur fans 👀

Lemurs play a crucial role in pollinating Madagascar's ecosystems. As they pass through the forest, the seeds from the plants and flowers get stuck to them and then get dispersed throughout the region! Learn more about our different lemurs and stop by our Wortham World of Primates at your next Zoo visit.

The best part? You're helping save our fluffy friends, with a portion of your ticket going towards our Malagasy conservation partners to educate children about the importance of lemurs and wildlife.

#WorldLemurDay

🎥: Primates Keeper Lenaye by @houstonzoo

It’s time to shell-abrate! Herpetology takes the crown in the Houston Zoo Keeper Carve-Off with their pumpkin tribute to Jervis, the Galápagos tortoise. And the tastiest victory? The tortoises got to enjoy the pumpkin afterward!

A round of 👏 for Horticulture, Wildlife Connections, and Primates for carving out some tough competition, and thanks to everyone who cheered on our teams and helped pick the winner! by @houstonzoo

One more BOO before we go! It’s the last two days of Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding. Dress up in your favorite costume, snap photos around the Zoo, and soak up the fall fun!

The Zoo is open until 9pm today and on Halloween from 9am-5pm. Plan your day at houstonzoo.org! by @houstonzoo

More Zoo days. More time together. Today is your last chance to SAVE 10% on a Houston Zoo membership!

Join the herd for a full year of visits and experiences, plus seasonal member perks:

🐆 Member Morning on Nov. 7
🎄 Zoo Lights Member Preview Nights on Nov. 17–18

Make this season the start of a year of memories. Join online with code ZOOFALL26. Link in bio. by @houstonzoo