A support line for at least 12 species' conservation programs, Houston Zoo is also home to more than 6,000 animals. The attraction is the tenth-largest zoo in North America and hosts more than 1.8 million visitors every year. Stop by the Masai giraffe area to meet the occupants up close and get a chance to feed them. Check out the 4-D movie experience, which adds mist and smells to an already thrilling 3-D film experience. Plan your Houston Zoo visit and explore what else you can see and do in Houston using our Houston trip planner.
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While the zoo is well done, I was surprised that a city the size of Houston didn’t have a larger zoo. Also, while most parks like to advertise their contributions to breeding programs, I don’t recall.... more
While the zoo is well done, I was surprised that a city the size of Houston didn’t have a larger zoo. Also, while most parks like to advertise their contributions to breeding programs, I don’t recall.... more »
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One of the best zoos I’ve been to in ages. We did have some difficulties getting there as we took the train from downtown to zoo area. There is the huge Texas Hospital complex at the train exit. We...
One of the best zoos I’ve been to in ages. We did have some difficulties getting there as we took the train from downtown to zoo area. There is the huge Texas Hospital complex at the train exit. We... more »
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We went during the week and our reservation time was for 9:00 am so it was easy to park and get in the zoo. The later you go, parking becomes a nightmare, so keep that in mind. We had a great visit. I love that it opens at 9 because it gives the kids and I time to enjoy the zoo before it’s lunch and nap time. We were lucky and the animals were out and about that day. The other guests there were respectful or space and taking turns. Some people wore masks, some did not. The only place I was nervous about the closeness was in the reptile house, so we hurried through and continued seeing the animals that are outside. I do wish there were more bathrooms along the way. Seeing the zoo with 2 little ones, someone always has to use the bathroom, ALWAYS. It was a great trip to the zoo. I know we could have easily spent more time there.
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BOO ZOO! One of our favorite times of year to visit the zoo. Great experience for the family as always. Parking was not awful today but I will say the last 5 times we’ve tried to go on Friday or Saturday we haven’t found a parking spot. Definitely would recommend going during the week and earlier in the day if at all possible. But once you get inside it’s a really great zoo! Tons of updates have happened since we’ve moved here nearly 10 years ago and I feel like each time we go there are always improvements happening to make the zoo even better!
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