The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre zoological park located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The zoo houses over 6,000 animals from more than 900 species. It receives around 2 million visitors each year and is the second most visited zoo in the United States, surpassed only by the San Diego Zoo. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The Houston Zoo's mission statement is "The Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife."
The zoo has been operated by the non-profit corporation Houston Zoo since 2002, and was previously operated by the City of Houston.
Winter:
Daily: 9 am - 6 pm
Last admission at 5 pm.
Summer:
Daily: 9 am - 7 pm
Last admission at 6 pm.
Closed on Dec 25.
General admission:
Adults: $17
Children (2 - 11): $13
Seniors (65+): $10.50
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Zoo
Official Website https://www.houstonzoo.org/
Twitter https://twitter.com/houstonzoo
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/houstonzoo
Email zooinfo@houstonzoo.org
Phone +1 713 533 6500
Address Hermann Park Dr, 6200 77030, Houston, TX, USA
Coordinates 29°42'49.814" N -95°23'30.273" E
