Houston zoo http://Houstonzoofrogs.org/en/rss Houston zoo RSS Feed. Houston zoo http://Houstonzoofrogs.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://Houstonzoofrogs.org Copyright 2008 Houston zoo Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@Houstonzoofrogs.org Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:36:23 GMT Release http://Houstonzoofrogs.org/en/rel/?3 (HOUSTON) March 7, 2008 … The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today announced that the Houston Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. The Zoo has been accredited since 1989 when it was first recognized by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, the predecessor of today’s AZA. The AZA sets exceptionally high standards in all areas of our operations, from animal care to guest experience and everything in between, said Sharon Joseph, VP of Animal Programs at the Houston Zoo. AZA accreditation affirms and recognizes the efforts of the entire Zoo staff to uphold and exceed those standards. We’re very proud of our staff and the support we receive from the community and our board members, added Joseph. The Houston Zoo has made enormous strides in the last five years of its operation under the non-profit Houston Zoo, Inc., said Houston Zoo board chairman Jonathan Day. It’s gratifying to have this progress recognized by... http://Houstonzoofrogs.org/en/rel/?3 noemail@Houstonzoofrogs.org Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT Release http://Houstonzoofrogs.org/en/rel/?2 Media Note: Media covering the Leap Day launch of the Year of the Frog Web site and L. F. Smith Elementary school event at 10:15 a.m. Friday, February 29 may enter the Zoo at 1513 N. MacGregor. Parking and golf cart transport to the activity site will be provided. For more information, please contact Brian Hill at 281-380-5232 (cell). (HOUSTON) February 28, 2008 … The Houston Zoo is joining zoos and aquariums around the world declaring 2008 the Year of the Frog, drawing attention to the global decline of amphibian populations. The celebration of all things froggy begins in earnest on Leap Day, Friday, February 29 with the debut of the Zoo’s new one hop stop for all things amphibian at www.houstonzoofrogs.org.. Join the Houston Zoo and 150 first graders from Pearland ISD’s L. F. Smith Elementary school for the official Leap Day debut of the new Year of the Frog Web site at 10:15 a.m. Friday, February 29th. Zoo education staff will lead the students in a rousing chorus of a... http://Houstonzoofrogs.org/en/rel/?2 noemail@Houstonzoofrogs.org Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT