Houston Zoological Gardens - Houston Museum

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Set in lovely Hermann Park, this 50-acre park has more than 700 species of animals including a living coral exhibit, a gorilla habitat, a rainforest aviary and creepy vampire bats. It has a wonderful petting area for the children, as well as special shows like the sea lion demonstrations and the ... more on Yahoo! Travel
• Located on 55 acres in Hermann Park - just minutes from downtown - the Houston Zoo has more than 4,500 animals. With 1.5 million people visiting annually, the Zoo is the most attended zoo in Texas and the Southwest.Within the Zoo's grounds, families can enjoy the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo. ... more on GoCityKids.com
• The Houston Zoological Gardens initiates and participates in comprehensive conservation efforts that preserve species diversity on a local, regional, national and global level. Through programs, materials and services, the Zoo promotes appreciation of the natural world in all of its diversity cre... more on Epinions.com
• The Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world. Essentially a small city encompassing a world of ecosystems and experiences, the Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts. We have over 4,500 permanent reside... more on Houstonzoo.org
• Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Houston Zoo is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals representing more ... more on VisitHoustonTexas.com

Directions

Take Route 59 North or South to Highway 288 South. Exit N. MacGregor and turn right onto N. MacGregor. The road forks twice, stay to the right both times. The Houston Zoo is on the left. From Highway 288 North: Exit N. MacGregor and turn left onto N. MacG

Hours

10am-6pm daily

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Adults $10; Seniors $5.75; Children (2-11) $5, (under 2) free

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