From gorillas to goats, the Houston Zoo has vaccinated a wide range of susceptible animals against the COVID-19 virus. In early spring, the Zoo received 200 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed and donated by Zoetis, a veterinary pharmaceutical company. To date, 94 Zoo animals have been vaccinated with no significant adverse effects. ⁣ ⁣ "The health and well-being of our animals is our top priority, and the vaccine adds another layer of protection," said Kevin Hodge, vice president of animal pr

12K views · 236 reactions | Feast with the Beasts presented by TXU Energy returns Friday, April 14! Come enjoy food from 40+ restaurants, meet ambassador animals across the Zoo, and see exciting animal experiences, like our giant river otters. Best part, you’ll get to see our brand-new exhibit, Galápagos Islands. Get tickets before they’re gone: bit.ly/3JyQp0K | Houston Zoo | Facebook

34 reactions | It’s time to feast! Take a bite out of our curated list of 40 of Houston’s best eateries on Friday, April 5, at Feast with the Beasts presented by TXU Energy. In addition to the amazing food options, sip on your preferred adult beverage, see animals chow down on their favorite foods, and enjoy a dueling piano show. Tickets will sell out quickly – save your spot to our foodie event: bit.ly/3Ooo4vv | Houston Zoo | Facebook

The Zoo’s main entrance has been undergoing a transformation and is officially open to the public today. Tune in to today’s Facebook Live at 11am to see some of the new features and hang out with our Children’s Zoo keepers! | Houston Zoo

Rockets center, Dwight Howard, made a special visit to the Houston Zoo today with family and friends where he took a special VIP tour and got a behind-the-scenes look at some of our most popular exhibits. Dwight got to feed lettuce to giraffes, goat’s milk and meat to the tigers, and got an up close and personal look at the elephants, snakes, as well as the zoo’s newest members—the gorillas. | Houston Zoo