Houston Zoo

1513 North MacGregor Drive, Houston, TX, 77030

3.5

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+1 713 533 6500

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www.houstonzoo.org

Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Houston Zoo is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals representing more than 800 species. The Houston Zoo was named one of the top 10 zoos in the U. S. by Parents magazine in 2009. Located ... more on Visithoustontexas.com

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42 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

In those days the Zoo was free, so it was also I nice place to... more on Epinions.com

The layout is horrible, just like the freeway system in Houston. more on Yahoo! Travel

The price is still less than most major attractions, and the experience is worth it. more on GoCityKids

The grounds are well kept. more on TripAdvisor

You can even have a beer while you walk around and enjoy the ambience... more on KidsPlayParks

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20 reviews

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Not worth your time and money, the zoo was not clean and a lot of animal cages were empty the only good thing was ... more on TripAdvisor

Easy to navigate the zoo with 3 kids in tow! Really enjoyed it and next time we'll schedule more time to spend here! more on TripAdvisor

The Houston Zoo is lovely. It's a great place to stroll and visit the animals along the way. Parking can be a nightmare on ... more on TripAdvisor

It's hard to believe you are in the middle of the 4th largest city when you step through the gates. Beautifully landscaped. more on TripAdvisor

It's better than the Dallas zoo, but not as fun as the San Antonio zoo. more on TripAdvisor

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15 reviews

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The Houston zoo has one of the best Children's zoos I've ever seen. My son can spend the entire day in there!!! He's 4 years old. I grew up in Houston when the zoo was free to get in and just a nasty ghetto. I now live out of town ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Other reviews posted didn't give this zoo much credit. But the most recent post was last year so here's a new one! It was our 1st time there & we went in 95 degree heat. There are several cooling fans thru out the zoo (the kind that ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Perhaps the zoo is undergoing alot of changes or renovations, but I was slightly dissappointed at my most recent visit. I still had a wonderful time but the amount of animals has greatly decreased.I know a natural habitat is better ... more on Yahoo! Travel

If you need to remind yourself that there are still real wild animals, here among the freeways, this is the place. Unfortunately, grounds are limited, so animals are more cramped than some other ... more on Yahoo! Travel

For $7 it isn't that bad. The layout is horrible, just like the freeway system in Houston. You many times will find yourself going the wrong way to the attraction you want. Nothing to write home ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Good for families and kids of all ages. Getting pricey, however; expect to pay extra for the merry-go-round ... more on GoCityKids

I love the zoo and I want my kids to enjoy it also its just that It is to much 8.50 that is insane plus the food is expensive also at least they ... more on GoCityKids