Big changes are underway at the Houston Zoo's front entry plaza

$15 million reconstruction of Hermann Park Lake Plaza entering the final phase.

UPDATE: Houston Zoo parking lot reopens Saturday, February 14. 2005

Reconstruction of North MacGregor Way begins January 5.

HERMANN PARK LAKE PLAZA

A project of the Hermann Park Conservancy and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the renovation of Hermann Park Lake Plaza is just a few weeks away from completion.

For a parking lot map, click here Parking Lots B and C .

For parking and transportation alternatives, please visit the Maps and Directions page. The front plaza renovation and construction of the new Hermann Park miniature train station is a project of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and the Hermann Park Conservancy. If you have questions regarding the construction project, please contact the Hermann Park Conservancy at 713-524-5876 or by e-mail at hpc@hermannpark.org.

RECONSTRUCTION OF NORTH MACGREGOR WAY

Beginning January 5 the City of Houston will begin a 300 day project reconstructing and realigning North MacGregor Way from the intersection of North MacGregor at the Dick Dowling statue to the intersection of Almeda Road.

If you are approaching the Zoo via State Highway 288, please consider exiting at Holcombe. Travel West on Holcombe to Main Street. Turn right on Main to North MacGregor. Turn right on North MacGregor and take a left on Golf Course Drive to get to the Houston Zoo.