Houston Zoo iPhone App

Tracy McIverson · Nov 20, 2009

Just thought I'd share..

Used the Houston Zoo iPhone app and it is pretty cool. And it's free.

All about supporting Houston institutions. Ya'll should give it a look....

DonnyMost · Nov 20, 2009

What it do?

Yonkers · Nov 20, 2009

DonnyMost said:

What it do?
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Yeah... way to support Houston institutions by not giving us any details.

The Houston Zoo is opening a new dimension in guest services with the launch of a GPS enabled Zoo iPhone application, one of only two zoos in the world, along with the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, to offer such a service. The Houston Zoo’s new free iPhone application displays guests’ location on Zoo grounds using real-time GPS coordinates and allows visitors to access photos and videos of Zoo exhibits and animals and access daily Meet the Keeper Talks and presentations.

“We designed this application with the guest experience foremost in our minds,” said Houston Zoo Director of Interactive Marketing Kelly Russo. “We wanted the application to be a personalized guide for our guests, giving our visitors instant information about all the Zoo has to offer so they can make the most of their visit,” added Russo.
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The Houston Zoo’s new free application for the iPhone or iPod Touch features:

* A GPS enabled map displaying guest’s locations and a “Friend Finder” feature allowing users to connect with their friends while at the Zoo.

* A “Near Me” button lists all the Zoo’s animal exhibits as well as the location of concession stands, food courts and restrooms in proximity to the guest’s location.

* Houston Zoo iPhone appThe “Today” button features a continually updated list of Meet the Keeper Talks, presentations and activities, allowing guests to create a personalized schedule and identify each item on the list on an interactive map.

* The application’s homepage includes a live Twitter stream (twitter.com/houstonzoo).

* The “Animals” button provides guests with photos, videos, names and facts about Houston Zoo animals.

* The application’s “More” page will keep guests informed with frequently updated Houston Zoo news including parking information, new animals and birth announcements, upcoming special events, guest surveys and the latest video/photo galleries.

The application, designed in collaboration with the Austin-based Avai Mobile Solutions is available now for free download at the iTunes App Store. Search for “Houston Zoo” to download.
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Mr. Brightside · Nov 20, 2009

The last time someone here mentioned the Houston Zoo and free it was pretty epic.

Tracy McIverson · Nov 20, 2009

Yonkers said:

Yeah... way to support Houston institutions by not giving us any details.
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Sorry about the lack of details I just thought it was cool.

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