Daytime Admission Hours
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., last entry at 3:00 p.m.
Open 7 days a week
Nov. 15: The Zoo will be closing early at 2:00 p.m., with last entry at 1:00 p.m. for a private event.
Note: The Zoo will be closed for daytime admission on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Online reservations for timed tickets are required for all non-member guests. Members are not required to make online reservations to visit the Zoo.
Ticket holders can enter any time after your ticket’s listed arrival time. You are welcome to enjoy the Zoo until we close at 4:00 p.m. Last entry is at 3:00 p.m.
Zoo Lights Season Hours
TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights
November 22, 2024 – January 5, 2025
5:30-10:30 p.m., last entry at 9:30 p.m.
Buy early for the best price! Tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the gate.
Note: Zoo Lights will be closed on December 11, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Construction Updates
Over the years, you’ve watched your Houston Zoo undergo enormous changes and growth. We completed the most dramatic transformation in our history with our brand-new exhibit, Galápagos Islands, which opened in April 2023.
We are redefining what a zoo can be with beautiful and immersive habitats, compelling guest experiences, and an unyielding commitment to saving wildlife.
To create these new spaces, our construction projects may temporarily shift pathways, close buildings and move some animals to new habitats. During this process, the Zoo is working diligently to minimize impacts, while continuing to maintain the best experience possible for both guests and our animals.
