Houston Zoo

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6200 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030

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(713) 533-6500
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Houston Zoo - Houston, TX
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Right here in town, no long drives, and a beautiful place. The trees and grounds are lovely, the animals are fun, and the collection is quite interesting. No long lines, enthusi...

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I love to take our children to the zoo but I really think Houston has to do something to make it better. I notice how we can spend tax dollars on so many other things; maybe we co...

Could have been better 9/17/2007

After going to other Zoos in the country the Houston Zoo really was not what I expected. The whole zoo just looked like it needed a lot of work. The area was kind of dirty and many of the animals had been moved to another exhibit. The children's zoo was closed altho im sure it probably was not all that. The staff is very friendly and know all your questions so that really did help. The park outside the zoon and the area the zoo is in is really fun. It is a great place to have a picnic and spend some time with your family. The zoo itself really did make you wish for more. If you have never been to a zoo before then this is a good zoo but once you have seen better it makes you wish the Houston zoo had worked a little harder. Pros: nice staff, parks are nice Cons: Price, dirty, parking more
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Love it! 7/31/2007

I love the Houston zoo! The last time I visited, I had my grandsons, ages 7 & 8 now. They had a blast!. I think we saw every animal and attraction in the park. We even had a picnic there; just don't feed the birds. If you don't feed them, they won't come. Pros: Children friendly Cons: The heat and humidy more
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Great Fun 10/28/2005

Right here in town, no long drives, and a beautiful place. The trees and grounds are lovely, the animals are fun, and the collection is quite interesting. No long lines, enthusiastic staff, and the animals are clearly well cared for. Pros: No lines, Pretty setting, Convenient Cons: Restrooms, Parking more
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User review by deborahmcannon 10/25/2005

The zoo is a great place to spend an evening or part of a weekend. The grounds look great, the animals are totally awesome! It's a fun date place! You can even have a beer while you walk around and enjoy the ambience. more
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New Houston Zoo 10/5/2005

The Zoo has transformed since it privatized a few years ago. I love the new Natural Encounters building. They've redone the bathrooms and everything seems cleaner. The employees are helpful and the animals awesome, as always. A wholesome, fun, day long experience for the price of a movie ticket--what a deal! more
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GREAT 5/12/2003

This place is great for all the family to enjoy. Great service, great habitats...its just GREAT!!! more
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houston zoo 2/28/2003

The Houston Zoo is rated as the best ""free"" attraction only Houston's Zoo is not free. It is only free if you are under 2 years old. more
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Not free 2/22/2003

I do not know why this was put into the catagory of free attractions because it is not free to go to the zoo. I think it should not be in the free attractions catagory. Cons: prepay more
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visitor 2/22/2003

Needs more protection for the animals from visitors. More animal security Pros: good parking, extra attraction near, not to pricey food Cons: facilities for relief, to hard on handicappe more
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Really Nice 1/18/2003

I injoyed going to the zoo about 4 times and I have to say it was great when I went . The only think I woukld have to say is you need more parking & the restrooms where really not all that great like I thought they would be. more
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lots of fun but... 12/18/2002

Houston Zoo is much improved since I moved here 13 years ago. The animals habitats have gotten bigger, better and obviously more comfortable most of the animals. The tigers & lions are my favorite. They need penguins though!!! That would be cool. My only concern is they plan on raising the price to $5 per child. This is a wonderful place for people who do not have alot of money. Price increase would be a big concern of mine. I hope they don't raise the price that much. Pros: price (no increase!) Cons: crowds more
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Perfect Day Outing 11/30/2002

Wonderful! This place has everything for every age. The kids will love the train ride, duck feeding, and paddle boats. The aniaml exhibits are amazing. It's not the Smithsonian Zoo, but it sure comes close. Take a look at the reptile house and the Wolf exhibit. Great date destination. and the museum, free outdoor theatre and IMAX are all right there next to it. Wonderful visit, don't miss this one! Pros: Exhibits, Parks, Cost more
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A Houston treasure 10/14/2002

Great price for admission. Not too expensive and affordable. One of the best attractions in Houston. Pros: a variety of animals, inexpensive, good parking more
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Animal Attraction 8/16/2002

Love the zoo. Looking forward to their upcoming additions and upgrades! more
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growing 8/12/2002

Houston Zo has grown and improved tremendously in the past few years. The exhibits are great. My grandchilren and I really ejoy them. Pros: inexpensive, variety of exhibits Cons: need parking more
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FUN 7/23/2002

If it's not too hot outside it is a fun place to take the family. The kids love it and it is a well maintained zoo Pros: kid friendly Cons: summer in houston more
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Editorial

  • Facts
    When a bison named Earl was given to Houston in 1920, it unwittingly became the city's first zoo animal. Others followed: secondhand circus animals, unwanted exotic pets and an...

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  • Hours: Mon. - Sun. 9am - 6pm
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: South Central, Med Center
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