If you recently moved to Houston, then you may be looking for some fun activities to partake in on the weekends. The Houston Zoo is the perfect place for the entire family and will provide you with an entire day of fun and adventure. Want to learn more about the zoo? Great, let’s talk about the basic information and then get into the good stuff below.
More About the Zoo
The Houston Zoo is open every day from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm. The last entry into the zoo is accepted until 6:00 pm, but you should definitely go early and plan to spend the day there.
The zoo offers a couple of options when it comes to the tickets. You can purchase a single day ticket or if you plan to visit the zoo often, you can purchase a membership.
Traditional single day tickets cost $17 for adults aged 12-64, $10.50 for adults over 65, $13 for children aged 2 to 11, and FREE for children under 1.
An individual membership costs $69 and a family membership costs $129, which includes two adults and up to three children. With the membership, you can visit the zoo as often as you like throughout the year and you receive discounts throughout the zoo.
Exhibits at the Zoo
There are many different exhibits at the zoo and you can get up close and personal with a variety of animals. Some of the exhibits include:
- African painted dogs
- Giraffes
- Tapirs
- Monkeys
- Elephants
- Rhinos
- Lions
- Amphibians
- Snakes
- Lizards
- And more
In addition to the exhibits available at the zoo, you can engage in a variety of different experiences that are available. For example, you can feed giraffes and you can even hold some of the birds available in the aviary.
The zoo allows you to host parties and picnics on site, which makes for a nice day surrounded by beautiful, majestic animals.
One experience the kiddos are sure to love is the small waterpark that is available for them to play in. Therefore, make sure to bring the sunscreen and their bathing suits.
Events at the Zoo
The Houston Zoo offers events for members and guests to take part in. Events are put on throughout the year and can range from a show about animals to fireworks over the local park. You and your family will find that most of the events are family friendly and everyone can have a good day and night of fun.
You especially want to keep an eye on the zoo around the holidays, as there is likely to be a special holiday event or two around the corner.
If you are looking for a fun family adventure in Houston, the Houston Zoo is the place to be. You will find that no matter how many times you visit, there is always something new to see or do. Make sure to check out the zoo soon after you are settled in your new home.
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