Houston Zoo
9 expert reviews
“The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre zoological park that is located within Houston's Hermann Park, close to the Museum District, making it great for a day of family fun.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's
"This small but pleasant zoo is home to 4,500 animals, housed in carefully designed ecosystems along shaded trails."
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Be sure to visit the boardwalks and treehouses of the Wortham World of Primates.
Frommer's
"Located within Hermann Park is this 55-acre zoo featuring a gorilla habitat, rare albino reptiles, a cat facility, a large aquarium, and vampire bats."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"More than 4500 animals inhabit the semi-tropical, 55-acre Houston Zoo. Activities include wildlife talks catering to different age groups and summertime zoo sleepovers."
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Where
"What began in 1922 as the home to prairie dogs and other small animals has expanded beyond its original borders."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The zoo is home to 5,000 animals of 700 species."
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