We-guana know which Iguana is your favorite! 👀 Stop by the Reptile and Amphibian House to see our Jamaican, Fiji and Anegada rock iguanas at your next Zoo trip. You know you-guana… #NationalIguanaAwarenessDay 📸: Herpetology Keeper Julia

🍻 SIP-tember vibes! Tap into your wild side and enjoy our 21+ event, Brew at the Zoo THIS Friday, Sept. 13. Explore the Zoo after hours while sipping on your favorite brew. But hurry, this event will sell out soon: bit.ly/3SkXjtT

🦩Yep, we love our new Birds of the World exhibit, too! 📸: Andres S.

We recently welcomed a one-of-a-kind animal, which is a first for us at Houston Zoo. Lisa is an Amur leopard, which is one of the rarest big cats in the world. She weighs about 100 pounds and is very trainer-focused. Hear more from Carnivore Keeper Emilie: youtu.be/y0uwurF_6ZQ?si…

Bottoms up! Cooler temps are rolling in just in time for Brew at the Zoo this Friday! Enjoy a date night without the kids while you get up close with your animals and sip on your favorite brews: bit.ly/3SkXjtT

Meerkats are great climbers! Their agility helps them reach up to 25 ft high. Their strong sense of smell helps them detect insects up to 5 feet underground. Learn more about our meerkat mob tomorrow on Facebook Live at 11am CDT.

Last month, our Zoo Crew program teens returned home from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Rwanda. They met with Houston Zoo partners across the country that provided them with a new perspective on community-based conservation. Read more about their journey: bit.ly/3Tr0EYP

Tune in to our KPRC 2 Houston special, “Return to Rwanda,” as we highlight our journey back to Rwanda. In February we traveled with our friends at KPRC-2 to Rwanda to visit with our partners that help save incredible animals. Set your DVRs for Sept. 18 at 7pm: bit.ly/3Zg37Ju

Shasta VII and Louie are turning TWO with a celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14. Their animal care team is preparing ice birthday cakes and hosting Meet the Keeper Chats sponsored by CenterPoint Energy Foundation. Plus, you can symbolically adopt Shasta: bit.ly/3Zirne5

Brew at the Zoo is SOLD OUT! As a reminder, the Zoo is closing early on Sept. 13, at 2pm, last entry at 1pm. For those flocking to tomorrow’s event, gates open at 6pm, last entry at 8pm. Thank you to our supporting sponsor, SaintArnold. More info: bit.ly/3SkXjtT

Meerkats weigh on average about 1.5-2 pounds and are very active during the day—foraging, looking for bugs, on sentry duty, and digging new burrows. Visit Mae, Dottie, Kit, CJ, and Bugsy during your next visit. Learn more on this week’s livestream: bit.ly/2wHMYBw

Spot our cougar duo Shasta VI and Louie during your next Zoo visit. You can find them lounging above in the rocks or if you're lucky, right in front of you ready for that picture perfect moment! Don’t miss out on their 2nd birthday celebrations tomorrow: bit.ly/3XjsXts

🎃 It's the most wonder-fall time of the year. Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding is back from Sept. 27-Oct. 31! Head to the Zoo for fall fun, plus experience MORE Zoo Boo After Hours nights with the Zoo now open until 9:30 p.m. every Friday and Oct. 23-30: bit.ly/3B6tUOo

Dream job alert! If you love animals and are inspired by our work to help save them in the wild – join our team! We're hosting a Career Fair on Sept. 25, and looking for full-time and seasonal employees for teams including Admissions, Rangers, and more: bit.ly/4etc6eP

Paw-some times were had! Our cougar brothers, Shasta VII and Louie turned TWO last week. The duo cooled off with ice birthday cakes and box enrichment, prepped by their animal care team. 📸: Carnivore Team

Members, we're doing a check in with our gorillas from African Forest tomorrow at 11am CDT! Log into the Member Portal for access.

TONIGHT: Join KPRC 2 Houston's Andy Cerota and our team on an unforgettable journey! They return to Rwanda in a special hour-long feature. Tune in tonight at 7pm to witness incredible animals like grey crowned cranes and gorillas and learn how we’re helping save them in the wild!

ICYMI: Our KPRC 2 Houston "Saving Wildlife: Return to Rwanda" special aired last night. Watch a replay of our extraordinary journey to Rwanda to learn how we’re helping save grey-crowned cranes, mountain gorillas, and other wildlife: bit.ly/3MTD6s2

All smiles here when you visit our new Birds of the World exhibit! 😁 See three spacious aviaries that highlights birds from the African Savanna, North American Woodlands, and South American Wetlands! Stop by our newest exhibit on your weekend Zoo trip. 📸: America A.

Looking for a new favorite animal plush to take home during your next Zoo visit? We’ve got you covered! Trade in an old or unused animal plush and get 15% off select styles of Wild Republic animal plush at our Zoo Store. More info on our recycling program: bit.ly/4e8IdRe