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Hours and Pricing

Houston Zoo Hours	The Zoo does not offer rainchecks or refunds
Central Standard Time November 1 - March 7	9a.m. - 6p.m.	Last admission at 5p.m.
Daylight Savings Time March 8 - October 31	9a.m. - 7p.m.	Last admission at 6p.m.
Free Days	Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Columbus Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day
The Zoo is closed only on Christmas day! Our Medical Center Gate, located directly across from Ben Taub Hospital, is open on weekends, holidays, free days and during spring break.

Houston Zoo Pricing	General Admission
Children 0-1	FREE
Children 2-11	$6.00
Adults 12-64	$10.00
Senior 65+	$6.00
Wild Life Carousel Tokens for Members	$1.50
Members Join Now!	FREE
	More on Hours & Pricing/Free Days

Military Discounts

Admission to the Houston Zoo is free for active duty military personnel and their families (limit 5 persons - 2 adults/3 children - per visit, effective July 1, 2009). A valid Military ID must be shown. Offer not valid for ticketed special events. Military personnel must be present or spouse must present valid spousal ID.

Lone Star Card Admission

Admission to the Houston Zoo is free (limit 5 persons - 2 adults/3 children - per visit, effective July 1, 2009) for residents presenting a valid Lone Star Card and proof of residency. A valid photo ID (Texas Drivers License or Texas Department of Public Safety photo ID card) must be show to confirm card holder status. The Lone Star Card holder of record must accompany their party. Tickets issued day of visit only; no advance tickets will be issued. Offer not valid for ticketed special events

Frequently asked questions about Lone Star Card admissions.

Plan your day

Visit the Meet the Keeper Talks webpage to find out what animals have special feedings, showings, or enrichment activities today as well as other special activities. If you have specific questions, you can call us before you visit.

Click here for Meet the Keeper Talk times!

Too Hot? Visit our Air-Conditioned Exhibits

Here's a half-day tour itinerary describing all the zoo features indoors - Natural Encounters, Reptiles & Amphibians, Birds, Aquarium and more.

Questions?

Please see our Zoo Visit F.A.Q. page.

Getting around the Zoo

You can download our animal podcast and listen as you explore the Houston Zoo!

Get your tickets at the Zoo Gate or Fiesta Stores!

Zoo tickets and Wildlife Carousel tokens are available in advance by calling 713.533.6507 or in person at the Main Zoo entrance. Advance sale tickets and Wildlife Carousel tokens make great gifts! Purchase discount Zoo tickets at any of the 33 Fiesta Mart stores across the Houston area.

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School Field Trips and Student Activities

Group Sales & Rates Zoo admission is free for organized school groups Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for students up to age nineteen from schools within the corporate limits of the City of Houston. View our program offerings and plan your day by visiting our Planning Your Field Trip page. Please complete the on-line Field Trip Reservation Request (or download and fill out our pdf version) and submit it at least three weeks prior to your visit date. Day cares, pre-schools, head starts, home schools, and colleges are not eligible for the free school program. For more information, call 713-533-6550 or email groupsales@houstonzoo.org.

Corporate and Social Parties, Picnics and Retreats

GO WILD with your next event! Treat your guests to an inspirational and extraordinary environment by hosting your event at the Houston Zoo. Our on-site catering staff can serve up an array of mouth-watering menu offerings hosted in a variety of unique indoor and outdoor settings. Whether it's a small dinner for 10, a corporate picnic for 250 or a gala for 2,500, we have capabilities and turn-key resources to create a truly unique corporate or social event. See Zoo Venues for more details or contact the Zoo's Events department at 713.533.6833.

Group Rates

Social clubs, moms groups, church crowds, sports leagues, scout troops, family reunions, convention and conference attendees...

Bring your herd out to the Zoo and save nearly 20% on each ticket. Discount offer is available for groups of twenty or more if registered at least one week in advance. Please download the Group Tickets Order Form (Word document) and submit it at least one week prior to your visit date. We will process the number of tickets you have requested and return them to you at the address indicated on the order form. A $5 shipping and handling fee will be charged per order. For more information, call 713-533-6754 or email GroupTickets@HoustonZoo.org.

Group/School Payment

In order to receive the group discount, payment is due in full three weeks prior to program date. All groups that do not register three weeks in advance will have to pay the full admission rates. This includes free Houston schools. Tickets will be mailed upon receipt of payment. A $5 shipping and handling fee will be charged per order. Forms of payment include check and major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). Houston Zoo membership cards are not permitted for group admission. Late arriving group members must pay the general admission rate.

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