Birds of the World

Our newest exhibit, Birds of the World, is now open, and features three spacious aviaries, highlighting birds from the following regions:

The African Savanna aviary highlights majestic, grey crowned cranes, vultures, hamerkops, and more.
The North American Woodlands exhibit features a variety of American songbirds including blue grosbeaks and indigo buntings, helping connect visitors to the beautiful birds in their own backyard.
The South American Wetlands habitat is an immersive aviary, giving guests the chance to walk among spectacular variety of South American birds including a perennial favorite, Chilean flamingos.

Houston Zoo helps save birds locally and internationally. Native birds are protected by law, and when rescued from the illegal pet trade, they need a safe place to stay. The Houston Zoo partners with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to house these birds. The Zoo also cares for birds that have been injured and cannot be returned to the wild. At the Zoo, each cup of coffee helps protect wild birds by serving bird-friendly coffee. Bird Friendly® certified coffee is grown in a way to preserve the habitats of birds and other animals in South America and beyond.