The Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.

There is something for everyone at Houston Zoo. Check out the elephant herd, including our newest elephant, Kirby, feed a giraffe, experience the thrill of a jaguar walking overhead in South America’s Pantanal, and more! Tickets are available through June 30. Online reservations are required for ALL non-member guests at this time.

The Houston Zoo is open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Last entry is at 4:00 p.m. Open 7 days a week. Online reservations for timed tickets are required for all non-member guests. Members are not required to make online reservations to visit the Zoo. Ticket holders can enter any time after your ticket’s listed arrival time.

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Buy tickets for the Houston Zoo and enjoy a day with animals and exciting exhibits.

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The Houston Zoo is home to over 6,000 animal residents, with more than 600 different species. These are just a few of the many animals we care for here and help save in the wild. Come out to the Zoo to see them all!

Free Zoo Days presented by ExxonMobil at Houston Zoo are provided once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month, from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all non-member guests at this time.

Tune in to our Houston Zoo Webcams and enjoy a live look at animals that call Houston Zoo home! See our Asian elephants wander through their McNair Asian Elephant habitat. Watch as giraffes nibble lettuce fed to them by guests at the feeding platform in African Forest; you could join them on your next visit.