Maya Ford and the Houston Zoo at the Texans Training Camp
As a proud volunteer for the Houston Zoo, I’m always delighted to see how many places the Zoo has a presence, by virtue of it’s participation in so many of the events and activities that go on in our community.
Take this week for example. Football is such a huge part of life here, and every year the public is invited to watch the Texans training camp in early August next to Reliant Stadium. I was there Sunday morning, and the stands were packed with adults and children alike.
Behind the bleachers there was an upbeat atmosphere, with music playing, concession stands and booths giving things away. I went back to get some water and lo and behold, I saw the familiar green logo on a table front and center!
I walked up and met members of the marketing department seen here: Maya Ford and Nolan Vander Haagen. They were doing a drawing for a free membership to the zoo… and had a give away wheel where lucky spinners could win prizes like a green conservation bracelet or a free ride on our beautiful carousel.
Houston Zoo give away wheel where lucky spinners could win prizes.
And everyone who spun the wheel got a tattoo of Toby, our new red panda (the Cutest Animal in the World!!) as well as a shiny Tiger paw print stamped on their hand in gold.
The Texans Training Camp continues through this week so if you’re going to be there, stop by, enter the Membership Giveaway and give the Houston Zoo wheel a spin!
Written by Houston Zoo Docent, Rochelle Joseph, HouZooRochelle@gmail.com
Photos by Rochelle Joseph, www.naturegirrrl.blogspot.com