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The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts. We have over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! There …
The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts. We have over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! There are over 2 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well being of our residents and guests.

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Oct 23, 2024
I went to this zoo to walk around early on a Saturday morning. Be aware you have to get your tickets online in advance. That said. Awesome zoo. One of the best I’ve seen. The animals have lots of … Full review by Flyingboy58
Oct 19, 2024
Good sized zoo with solid mix of animals to see. Well laid out and enough cover for hot days. Takes a couple of hours to see it all. Full review by jennie v
Sep 27, 2024
First, I felt like elderly people were being discriminated upon because they would not take cash or even a credit card for a ticket you had to buy it online. When I got there, I did not have good pho… Full review by CatherineM643
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Consistently rated one of the city's top attractions is the lush, welcoming, and occasionally stinky Houston Zoo. Five thousa…
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The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre (22 ha) zoological park located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The Zoo houses over 6,…
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The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre zoological park located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The zoo houses over 6,000 ani…
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Situated in the lovely Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals and over 900 species. Experience a t…
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Is the Houston zoo hilly? Wanting to bring someone with us that struggles with hills. Any tips for places to sit and watch …
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Is the Houston zoo hilly? Wanting to bring someone with us that struggles with hills. Any tips for places to sit and watch animals or let her grandkids play while she watches?
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Not hilly at all. Very wheelchair, stroller and pull wagon friendly. Not sure about places to sit, but I don’t think there are too many. Maybe by the long Lilly pond up front. A few places in the …
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Not hilly at all. Very wheelchair, stroller and pull wagon friendly. Not sure about places to sit, but I don’t think there are too many. Maybe by the long Lilly pond up front. A few places in the gorilla area where everyone can watch the gorillas play behind a glass partition and I think it is air-conditioned. Hope that helps.
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Yes, you can bring coolers. But no alcohol, glass bottles or plastic straws.
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If you go by metro you will get 2 dollars off on your ticket to the zoo (Environment friendly)
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The ticket counter closes at 4pm
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Some of the buildings open at 10:00 am
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They also take part in the many educational programs, workshops, and events organized by and held at the zoo
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The zoo provides a unique and fun-filled experience that fosters appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world
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If you have children in tow, consider bringing some extra clothes
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The zoo's interactive kids section is a great place to keep young tikes occupied
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Admission is $18 for adults, $14 for kids ages 2 to 11 and free for kids 1 and younger
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Ticket prices vary, depending on how much traffic is anticipated and are separate from standard general admission tickets
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You can view the beautiful zoo lights if you visit the zoo at night
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This makes it a perfect day out for kids to learn about the natural world and go face-to-face with their favourite animals
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The brown education center, open daily from 10am to 6pm, allows visitors to interact with the animals
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Fun is a paddle boat trip on mcgovern lake, or a stroll along the park's walking trails
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Visitors can stroll through the grounds illuminated by hundreds of thousands of eco-friendly led lights
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Get more hands-on by scheduling a guided tour—experiences
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Be sure to bring your swimsuit if you plan on playing in the water
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Best time to visit houston zoo is in the morning
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