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The Houston zoo is a place where both the young and the old can enjoy themselves exploring nature by watching many different animals and birds. The Houston Zoo is situated on 55 acres of land in Hermann Park, a popular recreational area of the city. The Houston Zoo is the seventh most visited zoo in the USA. The Houston Zoo is known for its high standards and has been accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium.
The Houston Zoo is home to many different animals. The animals are kept in simulated natural habitats. As a result, people can see the animals behaving spontaneously as they would in nature. Staff at the Houston Zoo sometimes give demonstrations of the feeding of the animals, but this is available only during the animals' regular mealtimes. The Houston Zoo has many species of animals and some of them are rare animals such as the Giant Eland and a rare white Alligator.
At the Houston Zoo there are many educational programs for children, and this makes seeing the zoo very exciting for them. The zoo has many attractions for children. In the Children's Zoo for example,
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children are allowed to pet and touch the domestic animals. The Kipp Aquarium too attracts all the children with its colorful fishes. There are also rides such as the Wildlife Carousel where children can ride on animal-shaped figures. The Houston Zoo has classes for curious nature lovers where lessons on wildlife are given. Visitors can also participate in a program called Natural Encounters where they get to see the animals up close in a rainforest setting that has been set up without the usual separating barriers.
The zoo has a committed Conservation program wherein a lot of endangered species such as the Golden Frig and the Prairie Chicken, are protected. The Houston Zoo encourages community involvement and accepts volunteers who help to make seeing the zoo an enriching experience for visitors.
The Houston Zoo is a perfect getaway for all who want to experience nature safely but with several exciting activities thrown in to add a bit of a sense of adventure.
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