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Zoom, zoom, zoom! Kirby is staying warm indoors in the cow barn with her mom Shanti when the temperatures are cooler. You can spot her through the barn windows during your next Zoo visit. 🎥: Elephant Supervisor Kristin

Zoom, zoom, zoom! Kirby is staying warm indoors in the cow barn with her mom Shanti when the temperatures are cooler. You can spot her through the barn windows during your next Zoo visit. 🎥: Elephant Supervisor Kristin

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Mom, stop it… says Rojo probably. 🎥: Carnivore Keeper Paul

Mom, stop it… says Rojo probably. 🎥: Carnivore Keeper Paul

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🦛 Core memory activated. Come meet our new pygmy hippo, Akobi. 🎥: Hoofstock Keeper Meagan

🦛 Core memory activated. Come meet our new pygmy hippo, Akobi. 🎥: Hoofstock Keeper Meagan

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A trunk-load of cuteness. Spot Kirby out with the herd in the mornings this week!

A trunk-load of cuteness. Spot Kirby out with the herd in the mornings this week!

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Tucker makes a splash! 🐘 During the warmer weather, you can sometimes spot our elephant herd taking a dip in the pool. Take advantage of today's sunny skies and plan your Zoo visit! 🎥: Elephant Keeper Alicia

Tucker makes a splash! 🐘 During the warmer weather, you can sometimes spot our elephant herd taking a dip in the pool. Take advantage of today's sunny skies and plan your Zoo visit! 🎥: Elephant Keeper Alicia

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The Houston Zoo has a BIG reason to give thanks this season. On Friday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m., 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a healthy and strong 314-pound female elephant, named Kirby, after a 19-hour labor. Read more:

The Houston Zoo has a BIG reason to give thanks this season. On Friday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m., 34-year-old Asian elephant Shanti gave birth to a healthy and strong 314-pound female elephant, named Kirby, after a 19-hour labor. Read more:

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It’s still debatable if Kirby is a fan of snow. Shanti and Kirby’s animal care team brought the snow to them. They received their own snowman inside of their heated barn. 🎥: Elephant Keeper Kim

It’s still debatable if Kirby is a fan of snow. Shanti and Kirby’s animal care team brought the snow to them. They received their own snowman inside of their heated barn. 🎥: Elephant Keeper Kim

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Houston, we’ve missed you. 💚 We are happy to be reopening tomorrow on #713Day. In honor of Houston’s special day, we’re offering Zoo admission for $7.13 all day, Saturday and Sunday. Plus, you’ll get FREE access to TXU Energy presents Dinosaurs. (1/2)

Houston, we’ve missed you. 💚 We are happy to be reopening tomorrow on #713Day. In honor of Houston’s special day, we’re offering Zoo admission for $7.13 all day, Saturday and Sunday. Plus, you’ll get FREE access to TXU Energy presents Dinosaurs. (1/2)

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Say hello to the newest member of our northern white-cheeked gibbon family. Proud parents Ting and Max have welcomed their second baby boy, and big sibling Marv is close by. You can see the growing family together in Wortham World of Primates.

Say hello to the newest member of our northern white-cheeked gibbon family. Proud parents Ting and Max have welcomed their second baby boy, and big sibling Marv is close by. You can see the growing family together in Wortham World of Primates.

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We hope you enjoyed all of our updates of snowy paws, hooves, and beaks during winter storm Enzo. The Houston Zoo reopened today with regular hours. Read more about how some of our animals enjoyed the snow:

We hope you enjoyed all of our updates of snowy paws, hooves, and beaks during winter storm Enzo. The Houston Zoo reopened today with regular hours. Read more about how some of our animals enjoyed the snow:

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Hip-hip-hooray. Meet Akobi, our pygmy hippo. Members, join us for our next Member Morning tomorrow at 8am and meet our newest resident.

Hip-hip-hooray. Meet Akobi, our pygmy hippo. Members, join us for our next Member Morning tomorrow at 8am and meet our newest resident.

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Hold onto your trunks, Kirby is closing out 2024 being her adorable self. Help us ring in the New Year, #KirbyKrew. Show Kirby some love and drop an 🐘 below.

Hold onto your trunks, Kirby is closing out 2024 being her adorable self. Help us ring in the New Year, #KirbyKrew. Show Kirby some love and drop an 🐘 below.

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Meet the Zoo’s newest arrival, a baby boy Masai giraffe named Tino! On Saturday morning, giraffe keepers arrived to find a baby giraffe! He will spend mornings with the herd on exhibit and afternoons continuing to bond with mom, Kamili, behind the scenes:

Meet the Zoo’s newest arrival, a baby boy Masai giraffe named Tino! On Saturday morning, giraffe keepers arrived to find a baby giraffe! He will spend mornings with the herd on exhibit and afternoons continuing to bond with mom, Kamili, behind the scenes:

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