The Houston Zoo

January 14, 2009 by admin  
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The Houston Zoo must be at the top of your list of fun things to do. The zoo can be enjoyed all year long- 364 days a year in fact. Because of the tireless efforts of the zoo keepers and the entire staff, kids and adults enjoy visiting the Houston Zoo again and again.

They nurture and care for more than 4,500 animals in the zoo. From Asian elephants and lions to Chilean Flamingos and King Vultures, the Houston Zoo provides a wonderful experience and educational view of a tremendous group of animals.

 

Map of Zoo
This you must see- an interactive map to find your way around the park. You will find short podasts giving a brief description of various animal exhibits. The kids will enjoy this fantastic review of what they will see when visiting the Houston Zoo. (This is a map of the zoo not to the zoo.)

 

Find educational and fun things to do at the Houston Zoo Events

The Wildlife Carousel is always a popular attraction. Tickets for the Wildlife Carousel are $2 for non-members and $1 for Zoo Members.

 

School Field Trips
The Houston Zoo is a great facility for school field trips, youth groups and scouts. For information and planning, call 713-533-6550.

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1513 N. MacGregor – Houston, Texas 77030
713-533-6500
November 2 – March 7 : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March 8 – November 1 : 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The only day the Houston Zoo is closed is Christmas Day.
Adult (12-64)  $11
Children (2-11)  $7  -  (0-1)  Free
Seniors (65+) $6
see driving directions below.
http://www.houstonzoo.org/

 

Do you want to visit the zoo for free? The Houston Zoo is FREE on the following holidays:
Martin Luther King Day
President’s Day
Columbus Day
The Friday after Thanksgiving
New Year’s Day
Houston Zoo Prices

Consider buying a Zoo Membership. There are seven levels of Zoo Membership to help fit the needs of most everyone. Senior Citizens and active duty military personnel are also provided discounts.

You can also buy tickets for zoo admission from local Fiesta Mart grocery stores. Go to the courtesy booth inside Fiesta to buy Adult admission for $8 and Children admission for $5.

All levels of Membership enjoy the following benefits for one full year:

  • FREE admission to the Houston Zoo for one full year
  • Exclusive use of the Members Only Express Entrance
  • An invitation to Zoobilee, the Houston Zoo’s annual member appreciation celebration
  • Discounts on admission for guests
  • Discounts on Wildlife Carousel Tokens
  • Discounts on special events, speaker events, lectures, tours and adult classes
  • A FREE subscription to WildLife, Houston Zoo’s quarterly magazine
  • 10% off purchases in the Houston Zoo Gift Shop
  • Free or discounted admission to over 100 zoos and aquariums nationwide, including 9 in Texas.
          Click here for a list of reciprocal Zoos and Aquariums!

  • Weekly e-newsletters with the latest Zoo news
  • Monthly Member Morning presentations
  • Earlybird entry on Members First Saturdays
Membership Prices

  • $55 Individual
  • $80 Family
  • $90 Family Plus
  • $90 Grandparent
  • $130 Supporting
  • $250 Sustaining
  • $500 Conservator

 

Driving directions from 59 or 45
Take 59 or 45 to Highway 288 South. Exit N. MacGregor and turn right onto N. MacGregor. The road will fork once, stay to the right. Take a right at the light onto Golf Course Drive. The Houston Zoo will be located on the left.

Driving directions from 610 South
Take 610 South to Highway 288 North. Exit N. MacGregor and turn left onto N. MacGregor. The road will fork once, stay to the right. Take a right at the light onto Golf Course Drive. The Houston Zoo will be located on the left.

Because there are always new events going on at The Houston Zoo facilities, you might want to bookmark this page for finding quick access to the zoo’s information.

 

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