Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo has an area of ​​​​22 hectares, in that large campus, many animals are being preserved and grown. At the same time, this is a place to connect the community with animals to raise people's awareness and inspire meaningful wildlife relief actions that the zoo has been committed to as a unit. take the lead.

Gorillas, giraffes, elephants, storks, turtles and more are waiting to tell visitors interesting things they didn't know about animals. More than 6,000 residents with claws, fins, wings and hooves keep a dedicated, passionate staff busy, as they work around the clock to provide modern meals, housing and medical care for hundreds of different species. In addition to world-class animal care, the zoo is a small city of its own, the staff of electricians, plumbers, accountants, ... work around the clock to keep the zoo running smoothly. for the safety and well-being of residents and visitors. From maintaining the facilities for the massive elephants to finding the perfect decorations for the tiny leaf-eating ants, it all requires the attentiveness of the staff. .

The African Forest opened on December 10, 2010 as one of the most ambitious projects in the zoo's history. The exhibit is home to many African species, including Grant's zebra, white rhinoceros, Red River pig, Masai giraffe, ostrich, chimpanzee, and western gorillas. In 2011, the Houston Zoo received the title of "Best Ecosystem" for the African Forest area from "Houston Press".

McNair Asian Elephant Park is home to a herd of Asian elephants. This 650 square meter area was custom built to house male elephants next to a 600,000 liter swimming pool and boardwalk that will give visitors a glimpse of the elephants' actual habitat. .

The Kipp Aquarium is the official home to over 200 species of freshwater and saltwater fish, including marine invertebrates, in habitats ranging from the coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Amazon River basin and valley lakes in Africa. Here, visitors can visit turtles, piranhas, blue eels, giant Pacific octopus or fragile moon jellyfish.

Fischer Bird Park, Tropical Birdhouse and Birds of the World are three areas that bring pride to the Houston Zoo because of its collection of more than 800 birds from over 200 species.

Natural Environment Allen H. and Ethel G. Carruth is a special building at the zoo that simulates an adventure across an entire continent, learning about animals from riverine, desert, and desert. , tropical and even under the sea. The iconic animals raised there include Asian small-clawed otters, mole rats, golden lions, bats, oriental-necked lizards, two-toed sloths, and more.

The Houston Zoo also has cafes, trolleys and sales kiosks with different themes dotted inside. Guests can easily enjoy fast food such as burgers, salads, hot dogs, soft biscuits, popcorn, fresh fruit or take a break inside the cafes. Visit the Masakan truck located near the American jaguar habitat for Asian-inspired cuisine and the zoo's BBQ Americana truck for smoked meats and classic dishes. Or visitors can stop to shop for souvenirs at the zoo's store.

The Zoo's commitment to saving animals goes far beyond its gates with the relief of wildlife conservation projects in more than 20 countries. Besides the zoo, visitors can also take action to save animals in the wild through simple acts like recycling old cell phones and taking reusable bags to the grocery store. Each visitor's entry ticket and membership registration is a great support for the zoo to maintain and preserve animals.

Website : www.houstonzoo.org

Phone : 713-533-6500

Operating hours : 09:00 - 17:00 on weekdays

Last admission at 16:00

Ticket price :

Adults: 23$

Children: 18$

Old people: 18$