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The Houston Museum of Natural SciencevsHouston Zoo
Both are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Houston Zoo scores slightly higher than The Houston Museum of Natural Science. Houston Zoo comes in at 83 with endorsements from 5 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Where.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77030
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Fodor's "You've got to hand it to this Houston museum for expanding the definition of traditional science programming with recent blockbuster shows on jeweler Fulco Verdura." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"World-class traveling exhibits - on everything from Medici gems to Mayan civilization - have always been a big part of the attraction at this stellar museum." Full review
Where "This striking location offers both special and permanent exhibitions and even houses an IMAX 3D theater." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Massive home to dinosaurs, gems and more." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Situated in the Museum District near the Houston Zoo, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Holocaust Museum, the Houston Museum of Natural Science offers a variety of permanent exhibits...." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This museum is one of the country's most visited. It houses the Cockrell Butterfly Center...other exhibits examine astronomy, Native American culture, paleontology, Texas wildlife, and more. "
Houston Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "Among its permanent exhibits are a hall of paleontology featuring ancient skeletons...a dazzling array of gems and minerals; a state-of-the-art, interactive display on the production of energy" Full review
Houston Zoo Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Where
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
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Fodor's "This small but pleasant zoo is home to 4,500 animals, housed in carefully designed ecosystems along shaded trails." Full review
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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." Full review
Lonely Planet "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." Full review
Where "What began in 1922 as the home to prairie dogs and other small animals has expanded beyond its original borders." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The zoo is home to 5,000 animals of 700 species." Full review
Afar Magazine "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." Full review
U.S. News & World Report16.0
"The Houston Zoo contains more than 6,000 animals that range from cheetahs and giraffes to otters and bats." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 55-acre zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals representing 900 species. The zoo is home to a collection of Asian elephants, a collection of sea lions, and Shasta the cougar."
Houston Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Travel + Leisure "The 55-acre park is home to 900 species, and with every ticket sold, visitors are able to help support more than 40 wildlife conservation projects around the world."
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