Houston Zoo

More Houston Attractions

• The Houston Museum of Natural Science
• Lynchburg Ferry
• Memorial Park
• Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
• The Orange Show Monument
• The Galleria
• Space Center Houston
• National Museum of Funeral History
• Menil Collection
• Market Square Historic District
• Houston Zoo
• The Health Museum
• Downtown Aquarium

Just minutes away from downtown, the Houston Zoo is tucked inside Hermann Park, home to a wealth of family friendly destinations. The zoo covers an expanse of 55 acres and is home to thousands of animals that represent more than 500 species, from winged creatures that fly free in the Tropical Bird House, to the slithering reptiles that constitute one of the nation's largest collections of venomous snakes. A zoo favorite is Blanco, an American Alligator whose white coloring makes him an extremely rare breed (there are only 14 others known to exist). If you need a chance to cool off from the humidity, take a spin on the newly added Wildlife Carousel, a covered ride that features a distinctive variety of animal-shaped figures, including native Texan icons like the armadillo. In keeping with their nationally recognized commitment to wildlife preservation, the Houston Zoo uses part of the nominal fee collected at this attraction to fund ongoing conservation projects.