Members First Saturday on 4-Sep-10 8:00 AM
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document.write(' Members First Saturday Start Date: 4-Sep-10 8:00 AM End Time: 4-Sep-10 9:00 AM Location: Houston Zoo, Houston, TX 77030 Event Details: The Houston Zoo is open at 8:00 a.m. the first Saturday of each month for Members Only. Please bring your membership card and photo ID as usual. Houston Zoo 1513 Cambridge Street Houston, TX 77030 ');
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Member Morning - Ankole Cattle on 11-Sep-10 9:15 AM
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document.write('Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10:15:00 EDT
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document.write(' Member Morning - Ankole Cattle Start Date: 11-Sep-10 9:15 AM End Time: 11-Sep-10 10:00 AM Location: Houston Zoo Event Details: Member Mornings offer you a chance to hear from one of our Zoo’s experts and gain professional insight about a select animal resident or area of the Houston Zoo. Learn from the best in the field about what it really takes to care for the diverse animals that call the Zoo home. Plus, you can enjoy the Zoo before it gets crowded! You will be greeted inside the Zoo’s main entrance in Hermann Park and escorted to exhibit area. Programs begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. Approximate program length is 45 minutes. Remember, "It's a New Zoo everyday!"...see you there! Houston Zoo ');
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Registration Begins - Breakfast with the Animals - John P. McGovern Children\'s Zoo on 13-Sep-10 0:00 AM
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document.write('Mon, 13 Sep 2010 1:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Registration Begins - Breakfast with the Animals - John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo Start Date: 13-Sep-10 0:00 AM End Time: 13-Sep-10 12:00 PM Location: Houston Zoo, Houston, Texas 77030 Event Details: Registration Begins today at 12:01 a.m. A very special experience exclusively for Zoo members October 09, 2010 CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Houston Zoo 1513 Cambridge Street Houston, Texas 77030 ');
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Photo Day at the Zoo on 25-Sep-10 7:00 AM
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document.write('Sat, 25 Sep 2010 8:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Photo Day at the Zoo Start Date: 25-Sep-10 7:00 AM End Time: 25-Sep-10 10:00 AM Event Details: Due to enthusiastic demand, The Houston Zoo has taken our WILDLY popular Photo Days and expanded them into a year-long series of 6 photo outings scheduled throughout 2010! Scroll down to see the schedule of Photo Days for 2010. The next Photo Day will be Saturday,September 25 Photography enthusiasts - come out to the Houston Zoo on Saturday, September 25 at 7:00 a.m. and capture images of the Zoo’s animals and lush landscaping 2 hours before our normal opening time. Take advantage of the morning lighting and cooler weather and get memorable shots of some of the Zoo’s early risers as they start their day by getting fed, being bathed and enjoying enrichment. Ticket holders will be treated to a continental breakfast, scheduled animal photo ops and a professional photography presentation. Guests are welcome to stay on Zoo grounds all day until our normally scheduled closing time. WALK-UP REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT 7:00AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT Photo Day Ticket Prices Adult Member: $30.00 Child/Senior/Student Member: $20.00 Adult Non-Member: $40.00 Child/Senior/Student Non-Member: $30.00 Children under 4 are FREE This event is Rain or Shine Schedule of Events For Saturday, September 25: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Gates Open, check-in/registration and continental breakfast 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Free roam photo access to Zoo grounds & all outside exhibits 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Scheduled animal activity photo op at Sea Lions 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.: Scheduled animal activity photo op at Birds of Prey - Children's Zoo 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Photography presentation at BEC Auditorium by Nick Quinn, local portrait, nature and commercial assignment photographer. Photos taken at previous Houston Zoo Photo Days: visit the Houston Zoo Photo Day group on flickr Upcoming 2010 Photo Days Saturday, September 25 Saturday, December 11 Register now for any of our upcoming Photo Days! Photo Day ticket holders will have access to the Zoo's public grounds and exhibits starting at 7:00 a.m., two hours before the zoo opens to the public. Attendees are invited to participate in scheduled activities or they can just roam the Zoo grounds at their leisure, taking photos of all that the Zoo has to offer, until our normally scheduled public closing time. A continental breakfast and all-day access to the Zoo are included. The schedule of events at each Photo Day is the same: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Gates Open, check-in/registration and continental breakfast 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Free roam photo access to Zoo grounds & all outside exhibits 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Scheduled animal activity photo op, or free roam 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Scheduled animal activity photo op, or free roam 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Photography presentation at BEC Auditorium 2 animal activity photo ops will be scheduled for each Photo Day and the activities will involve either a feeding, bathing, enrichment or other close interaction between our zookeepers and animals. All Photo Day mornings will be capped off with a presentation by a local professional or amateur photographer who will display a series of their photographs and will entertain the audience with the stories behind their photos along with an opportunity for Q&A. ');
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Donuts and Dinos! on 25-Sep-10 8:30 AM
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document.write('Sat, 25 Sep 2010 9:30:00 EDT
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document.write(' Donuts and Dinos! Start Date: 25-Sep-10 8:30 AM End Time: 25-Sep-10 10:15 AM Event Details: Donuts and Dinos! DINOSAURS has been extended through October 31! Come early at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 25th and wander through the Zoo’s DINOSAURS! exhibit before our normal opening time. Afterwards, attend a special program in our BEC Auditorium presented by Dinosaurs Rock of Texas. Enjoy a 45 minute entertaining dinosaur lecture and touch real dinosaur eggs and dino poop! Dig for fossils and enter to win an authentic prehistoric specimen. Schedule of events: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Gates open, check-in/registration and access to DINOSAURS! exhibit before zoo opens 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Continental breakfast inside the BEC Auditorium 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Dinosaurs Rock Texas presentation and Fossil Dig! You won't want to miss this special DINOSAURS! event. Ticket Prices: A continental breakfast and all-day access to the Zoo are included!! Zoo Member Tickets are $21 for adults and $16.50 for children (ages 2 – 12) Non-Zoo Member Tickets are $25 for adults and $20.50 for children (ages 2 – 12) WALK-UP REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT 8:30AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT If you have any trouble purchasing tickets, please call Group Tickets, (713) 533-6754 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Donuts & Dinos Saturday, September 25th Questions and Answers What time is the event? The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 10:15 a.m. Where do I park? Please park in our main parking lot, off Hermann Park Drive. Where do I enter? Please enter through Gate 5 at the Brown Education Center. From there it's a short walk to the DINOSAURS! exhibit entrance. Do I need a ticket to enter? Please bring a copy of the confirmation letter you receive upon purchasing tickets. Will there be food? We will provide a light continental breakfast of donuts, kolaches, waters, juices and coffee. What's the dress code? This is a casual event so please dress comfortably. What happens if it rains? This event is rain or shine. Can I visit the Zoo after the event? Yes! The Zoo opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 7 p.m. Who should I call if I have any other questions? For questions regarding the event, please call Rick Ellis, at (713) 533-6754, rellis@houstonzoo.org For more information on Dinosaurs Rock Texas, please visit www.dinosaursrocktx.com ');
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Breakfast with the Animals - Orangutans on 26-Sep-10 8:00 AM
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document.write('Sun, 26 Sep 2010 9:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Breakfast with the Animals - Orangutans Start Date: 26-Sep-10 8:00 AM End Time: 26-Sep-10 9:00 AM Location: Houston Zoo - Orangutan Open Area, Houston, TX 77030 Event Details: Breakfast Is Going Wild at the Houston Zoo! A very special experience exclusively for Zoo members. September 26, 2010 It will be a wild morning when you start your day with the Orangutans on September 26, 2010. On this rare occasion you will have the opportunity to learn more about our largest primates, witness some enrichment activities, and enjoy breakfast, too. Registration will begin the morning of August 23, 2010. These events fill up fast, so don’t miss out on an extra special event where you will become more familiar with our orangutans and the enrichment that is utilized to enhance their lives. This unique experience is designed to provide you with interesting educational messages while stimulating healthy natural-like behaviors in our animal ambassadors. Juice and Breakfast Buffet will be served at 7:30 a.m. Space is limited to the first 50 people. Registration and prepayment are required. The Houston Zoo reserves the right to cancel any Breakfast. In the event that such a cancellation occurs, we will notify you by email of the cancellation and of the reschedule date. Cost is: $60 per person. There are no discounts for children. The registration fee is not refundable. Guests should arrive at 7:15 a.m. for check in at the front entry of the Zoo. Houston Zoo - Orangutan Open Area 1513 Cambridge Street Houston, TX 77030 ');
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Members First Saturday on 2-Oct-10 8:00 AM
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document.write('Sat, 2 Oct 2010 9:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Members First Saturday Start Date: 2-Oct-10 8:00 AM End Time: 2-Oct-10 9:00 AM Location: Houston Zoo Event Details: The Houston Zoo is open at 8:00 a.m. the first Saturday of each month for Members Only. Please bring your membership card and photo ID as usual. Houston Zoo ');
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Breakfast with the Animals - John P. McGovern Children\'s Zoo on 9-Oct-10 8:00 AM
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document.write('Sat, 9 Oct 2010 9:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Breakfast with the Animals - John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo Start Date: 9-Oct-10 8:00 AM End Time: 9-Oct-10 9:00 AM Location: Houston Zoo, Houston, Texas 77030 Houston Zoo 1513 Cambridge Street Houston, Texas 77030 ');
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Member Morning - Natural Encounters on 10-Oct-10 9:15 AM
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document.write('Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:15:00 EDT
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document.write(' Member Morning - Natural Encounters Start Date: 10-Oct-10 9:15 AM End Time: 10-Oct-10 10:00 AM Location: Houston Zoo Event Details: Member Mornings offer you a chance to hear from one of our Zoo’s experts and gain professional insight about a select animal resident or area of the Houston Zoo. Learn from the best in the field about what it really takes to care for the diverse animals that call the Zoo home. Plus, you can enjoy the Zoo before it gets crowded! You will be greeted inside the Zoo’s main entrance in Hermann Park and escorted to exhibit area. Programs begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. Approximate program length is 45 minutes. Remember, \"It\'s a New Zoo everyday!\"...see you there! Houston Zoo ');
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Feed Your Wildlife Conservation Luncheon on 13-Oct-10 11:30 AM
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document.write('Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EDT
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document.write(' Feed Your Wildlife Conservation Luncheon Start Date: 13-Oct-10 11:30 AM End Time: 13-Oct-10 1:00 PM Location: Houston Zoo\'s Brown Education Center, Houston, TX 77030 Speaker: Franz Lanting Event Details: Feed Your Wild Life Conservation Luncheon October 13, 2010 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chair Houston Zoo Conservation Committee Honorary Chair Jeanie Kilroy Featuring Frans Lanting internationally acclaimed National Geographic Photographer and videographer and author Christine Eckstrom Chimpanzee- $20,000 – One Premier table for eight (8) Exclusive VIP pre-luncheon reception and photo-op for eight (8) with Houston Zoo elephant Exclusive invitation for two (2) to private Chimp Dedication Ceremony on October 30th Private lunch and behind-the-scenes tour for you and four (4) guests with Rick Barongi, Zoo Director Two (2) Houston Zoo Family Membership Recognition in the Houston Zoo Annual Report Two signed copies of Frans Lanting's Life Rhino - $10,000 – One Priority table for eight (8) Exclusive VIP pre-luncheon reception and photo-op for eight (8) with Houston Zoo elephant Private behind-the-scenes tour for eight (8) people Two (2)Houston Zoo Family Membership Recognition in the Houston Zoo Annual Report Signed copy of Frans Lanting's Eye to Eye Giraffe - $5,000 – One Preferred table for eight (8) Exclusive VIP pre-luncheon reception and photo-op for eight (8) with Houston Zoo elephant One (1) Houston Zoo Family Membership Recognition in the Houston Zoo Annual Report Signed copy of Frans Lanting's Jungle Kudu- $3,000 – One table for eight (8) Recognition in the Houston Zoo Annual Report One (1) Houston Zoo Family Membership Single Tickets (limited seating) $2,500 Premier Seating Includes exclusive VIP pre-luncheon reception and photo-op with Houston Zoo elephant Recognition in the Houston Zoo Annual Report Single luncheon ticket $1,000 Priority Seating Includes exclusive VIP pre-luncheon reception and photo-op with Houston Zoo elephant Single luncheon ticket $500 Preferred Seating Includes exclusive VIP pre-luncheon reception and photo-op with Houston Zoo elephant Single luncheon ticket $300 Preferred Seating Single luncheon ticket For additional information and ticket purchase 713.533.6801 or you may download a printable form here and mail to: Pam Warfield, Houston Zoo, 1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, TX 77030 Houston Zoo\'s Brown Education Center 62oo Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030 ');
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Zoo Boo on 15-Oct-10 9:00 AM
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document.write('Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Start Date: 15-Oct-10 9:00 AM End Time: 15-Oct-10 1:00 PM ');
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Zoo Boo on 16-Oct-10 9:00 AM
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document.write('Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Start Date: 16-Oct-10 9:00 AM End Time: 16-Oct-10 4:00 PM ');
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Zoo Boo on 17-Oct-10 9:00 AM
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document.write('Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Start Date: 17-Oct-10 9:00 AM End Time: 17-Oct-10 4:00 PM ');
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Zoo Boo on 22-Oct-10 9:00 AM
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document.write('Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Start Date: 22-Oct-10 9:00 AM End Time: 22-Oct-10 1:00 PM ');
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Zoo Boo on 23-Oct-10 9:00 AM
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document.write('Sat, 23 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Start Date: 23-Oct-10 9:00 AM End Time: 23-Oct-10 4:00 PM ');
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Zoo Boo on 24-Oct-10 9:00 AM
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document.write('Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Start Date: 24-Oct-10 9:00 AM End Time: 24-Oct-10 4:00 PM ');
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Zoo Boo on 29-Oct-10 9:00 AM
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document.write('Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Start Date: 29-Oct-10 9:00 AM End Time: 29-Oct-10 1:00 PM ');
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Zoo Boo on 30-Oct-10 9:00 AM
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document.write('Sat, 30 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Start Date: 30-Oct-10 9:00 AM End Time: 30-Oct-10 4:00 PM ');
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Zoo Boo on 31-Oct-10 9:00 AM
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document.write('Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT
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document.write(' Start Date: 31-Oct-10 9:00 AM End Time: 31-Oct-10 4:00 PM ');
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Houston Zoo is Closed on 25-Dec-10 9:00 AM
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document.write('Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST
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document.write(' Start Date: 25-Dec-10 9:00 AM End Time: 25-Dec-10 6:00 PM ');
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