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.
Reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5/5 · 4,253 reviews
5-star
54%
4-star
26%
3-star
12%
2-star
4%
1-star
4%
Recent reviews
Wildlife
Kid Friendly
Time
Events & Exhibition
Parking
Price
Tickets
Season
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Aug 22, 2024
Typical zoo, but it has kind of a weird layout. We ended up retracing our steps a little which is something you don’t want to do in the scorching heat when you’re already walking so much. There’s one… Full review by 83LaurieM1112
Jul 26, 2024
We visited with a large family group (14) that was visiting from out of state and had to find last minute new accommodations and things to do for two days before our cruise due to the hurricane closi… Full review by michellek797
Jun 24, 2024
You can get very close to many of the animals, unlike other zoos where they are far away. There is a beautiful baby Masai giraffe born around June 10, 2024 who comes out to frolic with the others. Li… Full review by perrx
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?
A:
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 …
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.
AdCome and See One of the Best Zoos in America. Get Deals & More Here! Check Out the Houston ZooHours, Maps, Calendar of Events and Discounts Available.
Dynamic Diversity · Large Museum District · Thriving Arts Scene
Amenities: Great Restaurants, Variety of Venue Options, Top Hotels, World …