Official Houston Zoo Admission Ticket
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore over 6,000 animals from 900+ species
- Visit the African Forest and McNair Asian Elephant Habitat
- Experience the new Birds of the World exhibit
- Enjoy the Wildlife Carousel with hand-carved animal figures
- Participate in daily animal feedings and keeper talks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- General admission to the Houston Zoo
- Access to all animal exhibits and attractions
- Participation in daily meet the keeper talks
- Food and beverage purchases
- Souvenir items from gift shops
- Special event tickets (e.g., Zoo Boo)
Important information
Know before you book
- General admission tickets grant access to all standard exhibits and attractions.
- Special events like Zoo Boo may require separate tickets; check the event calendar for details.
- Parking is available on-site for a fee; consider using public transportation or ride-sharing services to avoid parking hassles.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the zoo spans 55 acres.
- Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout your visit.
- Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately for outdoor conditions.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The zoo is WAY bigger than it looks. Plan at least 4 hours here to be able to see Everything. The exhibits were very nice but some were a little dirty, main bathrooms were gross. Hidden bathrooms, clean. We went during ZooBoo for a date and had an amazing time. All the extra decorations were so cute. Absolutely loved how open the exhibits were as well. Now the part I absolutely demise. The entry photos. They took 3 photos upon immediately after walking through the front gate... cute, love that. But when it came to picking up the 'free' photo. Totally scammed me, lady was rude, and I hated that they chose the impromptu photo over the poses. And that's where they get you. They catch you off guard with the first photo and then take 2 really cute ones. Then turn around and try to sell you the cute ones for almost 45$ as large prints. As a professional photographer... this is such a WASTE OF Photo PAPER. Which is laminated and MUCH harder to break down in the waste. They say they're an eco friendly establishment but probably wastes thousands of dollars a day on printed images. That's my only 'not it' for this place. Other than that. Had a lot of fun.
We had a wonderful visit to the zoo on a great fall afternoon. I was most impressed with the staff and their level of customer service. The care for families and especially the children having a memorable but safe experience was noticed. The conservation and care for the animals and the planet message was clear and respected at all levels in a positive way. We truly enjoyed our visit.**Note: parking is very limited but available if everyone works together to be patient. See the website and follow the suggestions. Thank you Houston Zoo!
amazing