Houston Attractions
Houston Zoo
Home to 4,500 animals across 55 acres, the Houston Zoo is one of America's most visited attractions and a beloved family destination in H-Town.
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A World-Class Zoo in the Heart of Hermann Park
The Houston Zoo sits in the Museum District at Hermann Park and holds roughly 4,500 animals across more than 55 acres of land. Nearly two million people visit each year, making it one of the most visited zoos in the entire country.
The zoo is open year-round (the only exception is Christmas Day). It features interactive exhibits, educational centers, a children's zoo, and some of the most unique animal encounters you'll find anywhere in Texas.
- 4,500+ animals
- 55 acres at Hermann Park
- Giraffe feeding platform
- Western lowland gorillas
- Summer water play park
- Open 364 days a year
What to Do at the Zoo
Fun Things to Do When Visiting the Houston Zoo
Feed the Giraffes
Between 11 AM and 2 PM, visitors are given access to the giraffe feeding platform where they offer crisp lettuce to the Masai giraffe family. From that same platform you can view zebras and ostriches, who share the enclosure with the giraffes.
Visit the Gorilla Habitat
Home to seven Western lowland gorillas, the gorilla habitat features an outdoor space that mimics an African forest and a night house with private bedrooms and a 23-foot climbing tree. One of the most popular stops in the entire zoo.
The Naturally Wild Swap
Kids 18 and under who bring in natural items they've found, shells, rocks, or nature journal photos, can trade them at the Naturally Wild Swap Shop. They get educated about what they brought and earn points to exchange for items in the shop's collection.
Katherine McGovern Water Play Park
During summer, the 13,500 square foot water play park is the perfect way to cool off in the Texas heat. With 37 water features and a fill-and-spill water tree activated by touch sensors, kids will want to spend the whole afternoon here.
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