Here's how you can take photos of the animals before the Houston Zoo opens

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Calling all photographers!

The Houston Zoo is giving people a neat chance to show off their photography skills to take pictures of animals before the zoo opens.

Photo Day is April 15 from 7 to 9 a.m.

Photographers of all skill levels will be able to see the animals during the time of the day when they are most active. Plus, they will get a light breakfast before they head out into the zoo.

Schedule for the morning:

• 7:00 a.m. - 7:20 a.m. Light Continental Breakfast and Refreshments
• 7:30 a.m. - Giraffes
• 8:00 a.m. - Chimpanzees
• 8:30 a.m. - Gorillas and Red River Hogs

Tickets for Photo Day are available now.

Early registration is online only through April 14 and is $32 for zoo members and $49 for non-members. General registration is April 15 and is $37 for members and $54 for non-members. Children under the age of 2 are free.

Go to the Houston Zoo website for more information.