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Alright chat, who won this National Smile Day? 👀

Make your weekend brighter with a Houston Zoo Adventure. Explore the Zoo and see your favorites, like Akobi, the pygmy hippo, Max, our sea lion, and Moli, our Baird's Tapir! Get tickets here: https://t.co/vsTPWCjARJ

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Houston, fall has arrived at the Zoo! 👻

Zoo Boo, presented by King & Spalding, is back with a whole month of fall and Halloween fun. Don't ghost us! Get tickets here: https://t.co/2reNJeqsu7

📸: Mariela, Evelyn D., and Regan H.

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Our Plant Sale is just 2 days away!

In addition to our plants, we're introducing Wild Waste. Take home compost made right here at the Houston Zoo to give your garden a boost. https://t.co/OA70ROr4qF

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Get in, plant lovers, we're going plant shopping at Houston Zoo on Oct. 3! 🌿

The Plant Sale is included with general admission and is free for members, who get early access from 8-9 a.m. https://t.co/OA70ROr4qF

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The wait is over—our Zoo Lights opening weekend offer is here! ✨

Now through Oct. 4, save 15% on tickets!

Come experience the wild in a whole new light. Together, let's light the way for wildlife. Buy now: https://t.co/sJlTbFs8hU

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When someone asks if you want to go to Houston Zoo 👀😄

See our ostrich, Ethel, along with her bestie Agatha, inside our giraffe habitat this week during your next Zoo trip. Buy your tickets here: https://t.co/dTC4xjrPaZ

📸: Hoofstock Team

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Think you know your snakes? 🐍 Watch our Animal Spotlight video featuring Houston Zoo’s snakes to learn more about these fascinating animals.
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You've just been booped by Pumpkin, our yellow-backed duiker 😎

Don't forget Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding is happening now through October Get your Fun Fall Pass here: https://t.co/2reNJeqsu7

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Missed the broadcast? Catch the full show @kprc2, then come see the fun for yourself this fall! From Zoo Boo and our fall favorites to premium experiences, the Bug House and the incredible care our teams provide for animals of all sizes. 👉 https://t.co/ZT8SD13I4U

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Lights, camera, Zoo! 🎥🐾 @KPRC2 Houston Life brought its entire 1–2 p.m. show to the Zoo for a fun, behind-the-scenes look at all there is to experienc at Zoo Boo. 👉 https://t.co/ZT8SD13I4U

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Something merry is coming to Zoo Lights opening weekend ✨From Sept. 30-Oct. 4, save 15% on tickets for opening weekend, Nov. 19-22. Plus, early guests can unwrap festive extras during @txuenergy presents Zoo Lights. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

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Houston, our plant sale is just one week away! Add native and specialty plants to your home and bring home a little piece of Houston, rooted right here at the Zoo. Visit us next Saturday from 9am–12pm, and if you’re a Zoo Member, shop early from 8-9am during Member Morning.

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And the fun starts tonight. Our first Zoo Boo Extended Hours and first Themed Night are here — and it’s all about wizards. Gather your crew, make your weekend plans, and head to Houston Zoo for a magical opening night. Get your Fall Fun Pass: https://t.co/g9PSN8rI9F
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Can you feel that little hint of fall? Zoo Boo presented by @kslaw is here, bringing a month of spooky-not-scary fun to Houston Zoo. Stroll through returning favorites like the Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel and Autumn Avenue and check out the new Tangled Web Trail. (1/2)

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🦍 Today is World Gorilla Day!

The Houston Zoo’s handheld electronics recycling drive is a year-round effort to help reduce the demand for minerals mined from gorilla habitat. Learn more here: https://t.co/lxa2lgrwEr

📸: Primates Team

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During your next visit, see animals from Central & South America, including our giant river otters, and continue celebrating the rich wildlife and cultures that inspire our work every day at Houston Zoo. (4/4)

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Last weekend, we were proud to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a joyful celebration honoring the history, culture, and contributions of U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. (1/4)

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Celebrations like this are an important part of what it means to be a Zoo for All, bringing our community together through culture, connection, and a shared commitment to saving animals in the wild. (3/4)

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First day of fall has us feeling like Tiffany the blue duiker… now if only the weather would get the memo.

Zoo Boo presented by @kslaw opens Friday, Sept. 25 and runs through Oct. 31. Want early access? Become a Zoo Member and enjoy our first Zoo Boo Member Preview on Sept. 23.