
12/10/2022
Santa is here! Make sure to stop by the event pavilion from 11:00 am -2:00 pm for your photos with Santa. And look out for him throughout the day at various areas throughout the zoo! 🎅
El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano, El Paso, Texas 79905
For ticket prices- http://www.elpasozoo.org/ For more information, visit www.elpasozoo.org.
Locally recognized as the Best Place to Take the Kiddos, the El Paso Zoo sits on 35 acres of fun and adventure. Bigger and better than ever, the El Paso Zoo is an expansive green space that is home to exotic animals from around the world and features family attractions such as the Foster Tree House Playground, African Star train and the Hunt Family Desert Spring water feature. Accredited by the As
sociation of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA / https://www.aza.org/about-us), the El Paso Zoo celebrates the value of animals and natural resources and creates opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature. Admission:
Baby (23months & under) – free
Child (2yrs - 12yrs) - $7.50
Non-Resident $9.50
Teen (13yrs – 17yrs) - $9.00
Non-Resident $11.00
Adult (18yrs – 59 yrs) - $12.00
Non-Resident $14.00
Senior (60+ yrs) - $9.00
Non-Resident $11.00
Active Duty Military/Spouse - $9.00 (w/valid ID)
Zoological Society Members ..........Free
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Wednesday through Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Last Admission: 3:00pm
Operating as usual
Santa is here! Make sure to stop by the event pavilion from 11:00 am -2:00 pm for your photos with Santa. And look out for him throughout the day at various areas throughout the zoo! 🎅
He’s here! Well, almost. Join us this weekend for Santa at the Zoo! Photos with Santa will be available from 11:00 am -2:00 pm for different prices. We’ll see you tomorrow!
Keep this schedule handy when you visit us this weekend for Santa at the Zoo! Santa will be bringing presents to our animals and we want you to see them open them up! Join us for a fun-filled weekend!
Huge thank you to the 1-6 Infantry Fire Supporters, of 4-27 Field Artillery, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division for their help in painting our bridge in Africa!
UPDATE! We have extended the time frame to vote and updated the enrichment time! Join us on December 10 at 1:30 pm to see the winning name!
We need your help! Our Przewalski's family has grown by one more but we still need a name!
Here's how you can help! We've narrowed it down to 3 names. The top 2 names will then be used as options for mom and dad to make the final decision! They will have two sepearate boxes with each name and whichever box they go for first will be the winner!
Vote now! Cutoff time will be Friday December 2 at 10:00 am.
Then join us on Saturday December 10 at 1:30 pm at The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens Przewalski's horse exhibit to see what name gets chosen!
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We need your help! Our Przewalski's family has grown by one more but we still need a name! Here's how you can help! We've narrowed it down to 3 names. The top 2 names will then be used as options for mom and dad to make the final decision! They will have two sepearate boxes with each name and whiche...
🍁Thanksgiving Hours🍁
The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens will have the following schedule for the rest of the week:
Wednesday November 23
10:00 am - 2:00 pm*
Thursday November 24
CLOSED
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm*
*Last admission 1 hour prior to closing
We can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for this year’s ! Join us tomorrow for the Celebration of Lights parade starting at 5:30 pm. ❄️🐧
We’re 4 days away from the Coolest Fest in the Southwest! WinterFest starts on Saturday, November 19. Feel the magic and get a taste of the sweetest season in El Paso. More information on events and programming is posted at epwinterfest.com!
We’re 4 days away from the Coolest Fest in the Southwest! WinterFest starts on Saturday, November 19. Feel the magic and get a taste of the sweetest season in El Paso. More information on events and programming is posted at epwinterfest.com!
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Imagine taking a stroll with delicious hot cocoa ☕️ in hand while enjoying a wonderful view of more than 700,000 lights and holiday decorations.
No need to leave El Paso, this and more will all be part of WinterFest ❄️ in 6 days! The season starts on Saturday, November 19. For more information on events and programming, visit epwinterfest.com!
Join us today for a special enrichment to honor all of our Veterans at 2:00 pm at the sea lion exhibit 🇺🇸
Come honor all our veterans with a special program on
Friday Nov 11 at 2:00 pm at the sea lion exhibit.
This special Veterans Day ceremony will include several military veterans, the City’s Office of Military and Veteran Affairs, and the JROTC from Chapin High School. LB, our male sea lion, is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Navy.
El Paso County invites everyone in our community to join Operation Green Light and show support for Veterans by lighting your home or building green during the first two weeks of November in honor of our Veterans and to celebrate Veteran’s Day, November 1 to November 13. By shining a green light our community will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported. 💚
The start of WinterFest is a few days away! The season begins Saturday, November 19 downtown and it will be BIGGER, BETTER and BRIGHTER! WinterFest has a new look and all of the favorites are back - Holiday Market, Scherr Legate Lights Parade, and The Rink ice-skating. Get ready for 6-weeks of holiday cheer through January 1. ❄️
Quick! Before the ghouls come 👻 Happy Halloween!
Gracias por acompañarnos al Grupo de Danza Folklorico Profra. Guadalupe Chavoya 💃🏻
Let’s give a nice warm welcome to our newest zoo family member! Benny the Malayan tapir joins us from Denver Zoo and he has been adjusting well to his new home! Make sure to look for him on your next adventure to the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens! 🖤
📷: Becca, Area 1 Zookeeper
Zoo Update!
This is the last weekend for giraffe feedings. Due to the colder temperatures, giraffe feedings will pause until the spring.
Make sure to catch the last two feedings of the season on Saturday October 29 at 11:00 am and Sunday October 30 at 11:00 am. $3 Cash gets you 3 pieces of lettuce to feed one of our giraffes 🥬🦒
Join us this Saturday from 10am-3pm for our Dia de los Dia de los Mu***os at the Zoo event! We will have a parade, activities for the kiddos, games, live entertainment and of course a costume contest for both adults and kids! 🔥
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both categories will walk away with some cool prizes!
Make sure you come dressed in your dia de los mu***os attire to enter! See you this Saturday, El Paso! ❤️
Join us this Saturday from 10am-3pm for our Dia de los Dia de los Mu***os at the Zoo! event! We will have a parade, activities for the kiddos, games, live entertainment and of course a costume contest for both adults and kids! 🔥
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both categories will walk away with some cool prizes!
Make sure you come dressed in your dia de los mu***os attire to enter! See you this Saturday, El Paso! ❤️
Boo at the Zoo was so much fun! What was your favorite part? Ours was definitely the candy! 😋🍫
Who’s ready for this weekend’s Boo at the Zoo??
All these pumpkins will be going to different zoo animals throughout both days. Make sure to share any pics of our animals enjoying their pumpkins! We love to see it!
Thank you La Union Maze for this generous donation! Our animals are going to have the best time! 🎃
National Wolf Awareness Week is a time to celebrate the wolf and its unique place in the animal kingdom, and learn more about their threatened place in the natural world today. 🐺
Learn more by clicking the link:
National Wolf Awareness Week is a time to celebrate the wolf and its unique place in the animal kingdom, and learn more about their threatened place in the natural world today. Inspired by a large new wolf sculpture located at the entrance of the Zoo’s new $16-million Chihuahuan Desert Exhibit, th...
REMINDER ❗️
The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens will close early on October 15, 2022 for a private event. The last ticket will be sold at 2:00 pm and the gates will close promptly at 3:00 pm.
The weekend is here! Our motmots can barely contain their excitement! Visit us soon! 🌺
Join us on Oct 29th from 9am-4pm for Dia de los Mu***os at the Zoo!
Guests are encouraged to come dressed and to bring items to place on the ofrenda (alter).
We hope to see you there, and stay tuned for more information on what to expect for this all ages event!
Joins us on Oct 29th from 9am-4pm for Dia de los Mu***os at the Zoo!
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their Dia de los Mu***os attire and to bring items to place on the ofrenda (alter).
We hope to see you there, and stay tuned for more information on what to expect for this all ages event!
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💙Welcome to the zoo family Baby Zaini 🦧
After an exciting couple of months we are thrilled to announce that we have a healthy baby boy named Zaini! His big sister, Khaleesi, revealed the baby’s gender today during a special enrichment session. She was also supposed to pick the name but she was too busy enjoying all her treats so mom, Ibu, took charge and chose the name Zaini! We can’t wait to see our orangutan family of four take over your hearts! 🦧
HUGE congratulations to our whole zoo staff including Area 3 who gave it their all from the time that Ibu got pregnant and still up to this day! 🫶
Take a few seconds to share your thoughts on potential events, experiences and vision you have for what can be developed at the site of the voter-approved Multi-Purpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center (MPC) in downtown
The survey is part of the MPC Feasibility and Programming study. Take the survey and review preliminary study findings at elev8ep.com/calendar-events-mpc
We are thrilled to welcome a new female to our Prewalski's horse family! 🐴💕
The new female, also known as a filly, was born on Tuesday September 20 in the early morning. Both mom and baby are currently on display and doing just fine!
This is the third filly born to the zoo’s adult Przewalski’s horses, Brianna and Vitalis. The first filly, Misha, was born in 2018 and was transferred to a facility in Minnesota. The second filly, Holly, was transferred to a San Diego Safari Park.
Congrats to Area 1 and zoo staff who helped with this tremendous birth!
We need your help! Our orangutan family has grown by one more but we still need a name!🦧
Here's how you can help! We've narrowed it down to 5 gender neutral names. The top 2 names will then be used as options for big sister Khaleesi to choose from! She will have two separate boxes with each name and whichever box she goes for first will be the winner! The boxes will also reveal the gender of the baby!
Cutoff time is September 27 at noon.
Then join us on October 1 at 12:30 pm at The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens orangutan exhibit to see the winner!
Click here to vote now: https://forms.gle/SrViaFibbkHDjFDQ9
We need your help! Our orangutan family has grown by one more but we still need a name! Here's how you can help! We've narrowed it down to 5 gender neutral names. The top 2 names will then be used as options for big sister Khaleesi to choose from! She will have two sepearate boxes with each name and...
Just a friendly reminder that if you were not able to attend yesterday's meeting we will be having 3 more meetings this week on:
- Wednesday, Sept 21 at 5:30 pm @ Clardy Fox Library
- Wednesday, Sept 21 at 6 pm @ Region 19
- Thursday, Sept 22 at 6 pm @ The Beast Community Center
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After extensive meetings and surveys engaging thousands of residents, the El Paso City Council has approved placing the 2022 Community Progress Bond on the November 8, 2022 ballot. On the ballot are three propositions for funding that focus on issues residents have said are most important: Streets, Parks, and a Climate Action Plan.
To learn more attend our public meeting or visit www.elpasotexas.gov/progress.
Make sure to sign up soon! Some of the hikes have already met capacity and some are on their way there!
https://chihuahuandesert.org/2022/08/02/register-for-a-chihuahuan-desert-fiesta-guided-hike-at-franklin-mountains-state-park-sunday-september-25/
AT CAPACITY
9:00 am - Aztec Caves
9:30 am - Intro to Chihuahuan Desert Combo
See you tomorrow! 🐘❤️
Tomorrow is the BIG birthday bash for Savannah, our Asian Elephant! ❤️
Join us Saturday, September 17th from 10am-2pm with our friends and ! 🤩 We’ll have activities, games, extra special elephant training at noon, delicious cake, cool giveaways and more! You’re not gonna want to miss the wildest party in town!😎
Turning 70 never looked so good! 🥳
A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing volunteers!
If you're interested in volunteering at the zoo contact Miss Toni at (915) 212-2821 or stop by the El Paso Zoological Society office.
Thank you Minero Magazine for the great coverage and a huge thank you to all the k-pop fans that made this night a success! 💜🫰🏼
In between the Elephants and Malayan Tiger exhibit on the night of Sept. 10, the El Paso Zoo hosted a K-pop celebration with music, food, gifts, dancing and animals. The El Paso Zoo invited the Instagram pages and , self-designated “official fanbase” pages for fans of...
Tea Cafe' of El Paso, TX kept our k-pop fans nice and refreshed all night with their great assortment of bubble teas. Make sure to visit them at their kiosk at the zoo on weekends or at their shop at 6070 Gateway Blvd E Ste 101. 🧋
Mark your calendars for Tuesday September 13 for FREE FLU SHOTS at the El Paso Zoo parking lot from 12:00 - 6:00 pm.
For more information vist BePOWERflu.com
In the Zoop announcement! 💜
All advance tickets have been sold! Thank you to those who stopped by! 🫶
If you didn’t have a chance to purchase them in advance, don’t worry! You may purchase tickets at the door starting at 6:00 pm.
This year a flu vaccine is more important than ever. Protect you and your family by getting your free flu shot at any of The City of El Paso’s upcoming drive-thru events.
Stop by the El Paso Zoo on Tuesday, Sept 13 at 12 PM to receive your flu vaccine. For more information, visit BePOWERflu.com
DJ Thicc Flair will be spinning all your favorite k-pop songs all night!
7:00 - 8:00 pm - Song requests will be available through with all proceeds benefitting the El Paso Zoo Conservation Fund. Make sure to stop by to get those donations in!
See you Saturday! 💜🫶
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Cooling off in the pool seems like a great way to spend this Thursday! See you soon at the El Paso Zoo! 🐺
🐷 Ginger, Juliana mini pig, has made great progress with her training staff! Here we have Carrie and Stephanie helping to target train Ginger with the help of some yummy snacks. Let’s continue #zooworkerweek with our education team!
Caring for our animals as keepers means cleaning up their exhibits as well! Here our female Hooded crane Tiny Dancer (also lovingly called “T” by her keepers) decides to help her keeper clean off their rake while they take a break from raking leaves in her yard! She’s such a helpful little girl 💕🍂🍁
Nothing like a nice, cool bath to start off your day! Savannah is a little shy about letting people see her swim in her moat, so she often takes a dip in the early hours of the morning, before we arrive at the barn. Sometimes if we get to work early enough and are VERY very quiet, we can catch this sleepy girl snoozing under her waterfall! 😴🐘
Sometimes when your back end itches but you don’t have hands, you have to get a little creative! Vitalis thought his hay feeder did the job just fine; I mean, look at that face! 😂
Hoof maintenance is a crucial part of caring for our Przewalski’s horses, making sure their feet are always in tiptop shape! Our “P. horses” voluntarily enter their tamer and have their foot lifted onto a comfy stand while keepers clean, trim, and file their hooves, while also checking for any abnormalities. In these videos, keeper Abel works on our male Vitalis’ front left hoof while keeper Becca rewards him with grain and carrots for staying steady and participating! He is free to remove his foot and back out at any time, but cooperating with his keepers means extra treats!
How do you wash an elephant? With a firehose, of course! 💦 Here we have Keeper Abel giving Savannah a quick cool down during the heat of the afternoon. Although Savannah has access to multiple drinkers in her exhibit all day long, sometimes she’d rather drink straight from the hose instead! It always tastes better that way, right? 😉
It’s a hot one today in El Paso, so make sure you’re staying cool! ☀️ Our Malayan tapir Bailey knows how to beat the heat by going for a swim! 🏊♀️
Asia has taken over and we are weighing in! Here at the zoo, diet and maintaining proper body condition is very important to keep all animals feeling their best and to live long healthy lives! We weigh all species here from the small birds to the Orangutans. Stay tuned for more fun videos of a few animals being weighed! Meet Walker, our Prevost’s Squirrel, he is 7 years old and weighs in at 396.5g, which is a healthy weight for such a little guy. Stop by our nocturnal exhibit to see him.
Here we have a scale training on our Mindanao Bleeding-heart Dove, Earl Grey, and our Nicobar pigeon, Nick, using operant conditioning. We get monthly weights on animals to help us determine the animals overall health! 🐦💚
It's a warm one today! Take a cue from our Malayan tiger, Olan, and enjoy a nice cool dip! #malayantiger #olan #elpasozoo
$5 after 5:00 starts this Saturday July 9th!🤩 Members! Watch this video for more information! ❤️ Or if you have any questions give us a call at 915-212-0245
Welcome to the El Paso Zoo Animal Medical Center! Today we'll get to meet the vet team and see where all the magic happens ☺️ #elpasozoo #zoovet #vetstaff
Hope your Saturday is going wonderful! This is Gumbo our Desert Kingsnake! That little tongue is sensing all the different smells in the air.
Introducing the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach 🪳 Yes they actually do hiss!!! See those little bumps on his head?? They’re “horns” that he uses in aggressive battles against other males!
Good morning! Tarantula Tuesday Takeover brought to you this week by Area 6 Education! Pink Toe Tarantula showing off her little pink toes! 💕
Guess what!? Tomorrow (6.22) is World Giraffe Day!!!! Check out the schedule below to see how we're celebrating! 9am – Noon: Educational booth at the African Plaza in front of Giraffes. Guests will be able to see some cool Giraffe biofacts, enrichment, take home some activity sheets and learn more about the world’s tallest mammal! 9:30 Giraffe Encounter- Learn about Giraffe bodies, adaptations and what makes them so amazing! 11:00 Giraffe Feeding - $3.00 for 3 leaves. We will also be talking about Operant Conditioning. How do we prepare them for medical examinations, medication, etc? How do our keepers work with them? We will also talk about Giraffe Conservation and what the El Paso Zoo and El Paso Zoo Society are doing to help these animals in the wild. 2:15- Learn about Giraffe bodies, adaptations and what makes them so amazing! We will also be talking about Operant Conditioning. How do we prepare them for medical examinations, medication, etc. How do our keepers work with them? We will also talk about Giraffe Conservation and what the El Paso Zoo and El Paso Zoo Society are doing to help these animals in the wild.
Hey.. Guess what day it is!! It's #sealionsaturday of course! Our favorite pinnipeds will be featured all day. And LB is here to make your morning great! 😊🦭
Some of our animals require medical treatments, like our Galapogas Tortoise, Mr. Potato Head. Keeper Marissa explains the process of the laser treatment he receives once a week.
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Flower certainly thinks so! Flower and her partner Vito are Prehensile-tailed Porcupines. They're nocturnal and are most active for the keepers in the early mornings. Come to the South American Pavilion and maybe you'll catch them snoozing 😴
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