Houston – Did you hear the news? The Houston Zoo’s “Birds of the World” exhibit opens Friday, August 30. The exhibit is the final animal addition to the Zoo’s transformative Keeping Our World Wild Centennial Capital campaign. It features three spacious aviaries, highlighting birds from Africa, South America, and North America. For two billion birds globally, Houston plays an important role in their migration journey. The Houston Zoo uses bird-safe window films to reduce light pollution during migration seasons, demonstrating its dedication to safeguarding avian populations both locally and globally.
Complementing these immersive experiences is the brand-new Avian Conservation Environment (ACE) building. This state-of-the-art facility provides updated spaces for the Zoo’s bird care professionals, including behind-the-scenes breeding programs. That’s where we found Derrick with bird curator Ric Urban.
Here’s somewhere you’ve never seen Lauren Kelly...in the water with flamingoes! She also caught up with Ric at the South American Birds exhibit.
Also on display at the Birds of the World exhibit, birds you can find in your own backyard. Ben Jones, vice president of education and conservation at the zoo talked to Tessa about some birds you probably have seen before.
The Houston Zoo is known to save animals. You can do it at home too! Derrick and Tessa caught back up with Ben Jones, vice president of education and conservation at the zoo. They created important window clings and seed balls.
As much fun as it is to visit the zoo, there is also some serious work being done to protect and save animals around the world.
the Houston Zoo recently flew a team to Rwanda to help with conservation efforts there. This was the second time KPRC 2 anchor Andy Cerota got to experience this life-changing trip. He sat down with Houston Zoo veterinarian Dr. Christine Molter to chat about the Houston Zoo’s work in Rwanda.
“Birds of the World” is free and included with general admission to the zoo. Plan ahead and study the birds you’ll see on your trip!