Enjoy a naturally wild escape every visit!
Have you seen your zoo lately?
With Over 4,500 permanent wildlife residents 55 acres of lush zoological gardens and special exhibits a visit to the Houston Zoo is truly like traveling the far corners of the world—without leaving home!
It’s all here, from lions and tigers and our new grizzly bears and African wild dogs, the Carruth Natural Encounters Building, John P. McGovern Children's Zoo, Fischer Bird Gardens, Kipp Aquarium, Asian Elephant Habitat, Reptile House and much, much more!
The Zoo’s choice of what to do once you arrive can be daunting! So check out our interactive map to help maximize your visit. It’s a quick way to pinpoint exhibits of special interest, and the “must-see” animals on your list. Plus, this map features dozens of animal sights and sounds from the creatures themselves!
