HOUSTON – The Houston Zoo announced it will reopen Friday, Sept. 1.
The zoo will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket prices will be $5.
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"I am grateful to report that our zoo is an island of relative normalcy in an ocean of crisis," Lee Ehmke, Houston Zoo CEO and president, said. "My deepest gratitude goes to the ride-out crew members who worked tirelessly for our animals and facilities over the past seven days."
The zoo said normal hours and admission prices will resume Saturday.
The Houston Zoo also announced an employee relief fund to help its team members.
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Many KPRC 2 viewers have been writing and calling to ask about the animals at the Houston Zoo. The zoo says, via its website, that team members are making sure the animals are safe and secure.
You can check in on the animals live via the zoo's web cams or follow the zoo on Instagram.
The zoo will remain closed through Thursday, Aug. 31.