Join us for a special #CougarRedFriday tomorrow at the cougar den to see Shasta VII and Louie guard the University of Houston class rings. Watch this week’s Instagram Live with our cougars: bit.ly/3UuFmdS

Don't forget, UH students (with a valid ID) can reserve a FREE ticket online.

Meet Murthy, our snake-saving conservation partner who’s helping protect snakes in India’s Eastern Ghats. Learn more about the work he does in the field, along with Keeper Franny who is telling us all about our King cobra, Hannah: bit.ly/2wHMYBw

🐧 Happy #WorldPenguinDay ! No two penguins have the same spot pattern on their bellies, just like a human fingerprint. Come out to see our Humboldt penguins inside of Galápagos Islands today!

🦧 We’re closing out Ape-ril with our orangutan duo, Cheyenne and Aurora, tomorrow on Facebook Live at a special time at 11:30am.

The next time you head to the Zoo, save time by hopping on the METRORail or parking at 6400 Fannin. Bonus: You get to enjoy a quick 10-minute walk through the new Commons in Hermann Park Conservancy.

🌎 This #EarthDay , we’re showing our commitment to sustainability and conservation efforts with a series of groundbreaking initiatives aimed at reducing our environmental footprint, including embarking on becoming a 100% LED Zoo. Read more from our blog: bit.ly/3Qi1Tb

That look you get knowing your weekends plan are covered. 😏

Grab your friends and fam and get ready for Zoo fun! See your favorites like our gorilla troop! Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/3sAvt2A

📸: Michael W.

Under the recommendation of AZA (AZA), Baylor is leaving Houston Zoo and will be joining our friends at Denver Zoo, including his brother Duncan who moved to the Mile High City last year. Stop by to visit Baylor before he packs up his trunk and leaves in early May.

Peter Rabbit cuteness incoming! Our Schmidt’s red-tailed monkey recently turned four years old on April 10 and his animal care team prepped birthday festivities for him! Come visit him in Wortham World of Primates with his parents.

📸: Primates Keepers Derrick and Lindsey

Members, get ready for an otter-ly good time on YouTube Live at 11am CDT with our giant river otters. Log in to the Member Portal to get exclusive access to tune in!

Congrats to our neighbors in Hermann Park Conservancy for recently opening the Commons! This revitalized 26-acre space includes interactive play areas, a lively carousel, beautiful garden spaces, and more. Congratulations on this beautiful park destination, neighbors!

📸: Molly Childs

Celebrate Earth Day weekend at Walk for the Wild presented by Bank of Texas on April 21! Your support helps save animals from Asian elephants in Borneo to mountain gorillas in Rwanda. If you haven’t registered yet, you can still sign up by April 15: bit.ly/3BvDTJi

Ever wondered what it's like to come face-to-face with the massive creatures that once roamed Earth? Now you can! Make sure to check out TXU Energy presents Dinosaurs this weekend! 🦖 Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3PUU2QZ

📸: Stephanie G.

Capybara species are the largest rodent species on the planet and grow very quickly. Stop by the mixed species habitat in South America’s Pantanal to see our capybara herd. Learn more on this week’s livestream: bit.ly/2wHMYBw

Happy Ape-ril! We’re spotlighting Scooter, the alpha male of one of our two groups of chimpanzees. He’s the largest chimp in our troop and is 30 years old. Hear more from Primates Curator Judy, who worked with Scooter at a previous institution when he was just three years old.