The Great Elephant Migration
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From Tuesday, April 1, through Wednesday, April 30, The Great Elephant Migration can be experienced at Hermann Park for free during the Park’s operating hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The majority of herd are located in the Park’s newest destination, the Commons, with additional pods at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and in the Texas Medical Center.
“The Great Elephant Migration is more than an art installation—it is a call to action and a place to experience joy,” said Cara Lambright, president & CEO of Hermann Park Conservancy. “By bringing this breathtaking global effort to Hermann Park, we are inviting our community to be part of a worldwide movement to protect ecosystems, eradicate invasive species, and inspire change. These are shared values that span continents.”
ABOUT THE GREAT ELEPHANT MIGRATION
The Great Elephant Migration is the fundraising adventure of 100 life-size Indian elephants migrating across the US to amplify indigenous knowledge and inspire the human race to share space. As they travel, they tell the story of Asia’s wild elephants and the indigenous communities living alongside them, where people and elephants coexist in the densest populations in the world. A collaboration between indigenous artisans, contemporary artists and cultural institutions, it is raising millions of dollars to power human-wildlife coexistence projects through partnerships with over 20 conservation NGOs in the USA and around the world.
Visit thegreatelephantmigration.org to learn more about this initiative and see their previous stops.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Hermann Park Conservancy, in partnership with a handful of local organizations, presents a series of engaging activities alongside the installation. The lineup of free events offers additional educational and entertaining opportunities for visitors to connect to the message of the exhibit.
- Friday, April 4 | 9 a.m. | Houston Public Library Storytime (located at the Oak Deck)
- Saturday, April 5 | 12 – 2 p.m. | Asia Society of Texas – Elephant Origami (located in the Wortham Pavilion)
- Saturday, April 12 | 5:30 – 6 p.m. | Moksh Community Arts’ Bollywood Dance Demo and Mini-Lesson (located at the Tsuru Family Terrace)
- Sunday, April 13 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Trees for Houston’s Tree Giveaway (located by the Wortham Pavilion)
- Friday, April 18 | 9 a.m. | Houston Public Library Storytime (located at the Oak Deck)
- Saturday, April 19 | 9 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga with Black Swan Yoga (located at the Oak Deck)
- Thursday, April 24 | Time TBD | Collaborative for Children Activity
- Friday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | Evening Yoga with Black Swan Yoga (located at the Oak Deck)
- Saturday, April 26 | 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Master Gardeners’ Youth Empowerment Workshop: Native Seed Bombs
- Sunday, April 27 | 10 a.m. | Houston Public Library Storytime (located at the Oak Deck)
The Conservancy is also collaborating with neighboring Park institutions to offer even more opportunities for engagement.
- Wednesday, April 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Lecture on Conservation (Hosted by Houston Museum of Natural Science)
- Friday, April 11 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Member Night at HMNS
- Tuesday, April 22 | 3 – 7 p.m. | Earth Day Celebration at HMNS
In addition to these programs, Hotel Zaza is offering a special “Texas Road Trip” package, perfect for vacations or staycations. You can elevate your visit to see the herd with this offer that includes a $100 resort credit, 20% off valet parking, and 2 tickets for the Hermann Park Railroad, Lott Family Carousel, and pedal boats on McGovern Lake. Learn more about this fun deal HERE.
GET INVOLVED
If you are interested in supporting The Great Elephant Migration’s stay in Hermann Park, we welcome help through volunteers and sponsorships. Proceeds from local sponsors for this event directly support Hermann Park Conservancy’s program, including invasive species management within the Park.
Click HERE to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
If interested in volunteering, email volunteer@hermannpark.org for more information.
FAQS
If you have more questions or want to learn more about the exhibit and expectations of visitors, please see our FAQs HERE.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.