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Houston Zoo

There's always something new and exciting at the Houston Zoo. Discover the playful elephants, including new additions to the herd. Feed giraffes in the African Forest, get eye-to-eye with curious gorillas, and so much more! When you visit you not only support the animals you see here at the Zoo, you also help save animals in the wild.

Houston CityPASS includes:

General Admission — Entry includes all animal exhibits and Meet the Keeper chats. (Zoo Lights is not included.)

Highlights

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    Experience the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands.

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    Witness playful penguins, sea lions swimming overhead, sea turtles interacting with rays and sharks, and more in the One Ocean aquarium.

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    Explore the tropical wetlands of Brazil right here in Houston. The South America’s Pantanal exhibit features a lush habitat with animals the Zoo is helping to protect in the wild, including jaguars, giant anteaters, tapirs, giant river otters, and more.

Visit Houston Zoo with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Houston Zoo while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

To get the full experience, allow about three hours for your visit.

There is plenty to see and do at the Houston Zoo even in unfavorable weather – many indoor exhibits and ways to cool off.

Guests can enjoy free wifi, a great way to enhance your Zoo experience.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at Houston Zoo.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Cypress Circle Café, Masakan food truck, BBQ Americana food trailer

Gift Shops: Houston Zoo Gift Shop

Parking/Transportation

Get more information on parking, transportation and directions.

Offers & Upgrades

Wildlife Carousel

Tickets available at front gate or carousel entrance. Cost for CityPASS guests: $5/ride.

Giraffe Feedings

Cost for CityPASS guests: $9

Contact Information & Hours

  • Houston Zoo
  • 6200 Hermann Park Drive
  • Houston, TX 77030

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Hours may vary; check website for most up-to-date information.

Last entry one hour prior to close.

See the majestic movements of the gorillas up close.

Read reviews from CityPASS® travelers.

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CityPASS was a vacation life saver!!
My husband and I purchased two passes and it was THE BEST investment ever. Our weekend getaway was jam packed with exciting things to do. We didn't have to worry about carrying enough money or standing in long lines.
Great experience
It was easy to buy online, easy to use and was so worth it. We took the family to Houston to hit up all the museums, zoo, and aquarium; the works. We had an amazing time and had no issues using our CityPASS. We bought it online and printed the confirmation. Easy.
AWESOME!!
The CityPASS was the best thing I have ever purchased for one of our vacations! It gave us so many things to do and at a very affordable price for a family of 5! I will purchase a CityPASS every time we go on vacation from now on!
The BEST option for having fun around Houston
This is really the best option you´ve got. I had family visiting for a week and we decided to give it a try...it was totally worth it! The options available are on point, plus you get amazing discounts and coupons...all of this for a considerably lower price than you would if you paid for each option individually. So go for it!
Best Bang For Your Buck.
CityPASS ROCKS! I am a single parent to 3 awesome kiddos. This year I had family visit from CA and needed to show them the great state of Texas, but on a budget. I found the Houston CityPASS while doing a search and was I excited.
Houston CityPASS is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 4262.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing We have been to two places so far loved then both with our CityPASS
Date published: 2026-02-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great! Compramos el CityPASS en nuestra visita a Houston en Diciembre 2025 y nos pareció muy buena opción. Se ahorra bastante en las entradas. Está limitado a ciertas actividades en algunos de los destinos, pero aún así creemos que vale la pena, en algunos destinos te preguntan si quieres hacer un upgrade, claro, con costo adicional. En nuestro caso llevamos niños de 11 y 13 años y en Kemah para los juegos estuvo genial, aunque por las fechas había filas pero pasamos días muy agradables. Nosotros visitamos: NASA, Kemah Boardway, Aquarium Dowtown y Zoo. Tuvimos otras actividades que nos impidieron usar uno de los destinos que aún podíamos visitar, nos quedamos con ganas del Musel de Historia, pero esperamos en la siguiente visita asistir.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AMAZING It's a wonderful way to take advantage of museums and various activities to discover some of the most highly recommended sights in Houston.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Don’t buy it. I don’t recommend. The Museum of Natural History and the aquarium require an additional fee to access some of their most interesting attractions. Whereas everything is included when purchasing the regular pass individually. The aquarium is a waste of time. Go to the Zoo to see better aquariums and sea life.
Date published: 2026-01-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good Value Great value - I would NOT recommend the Downtown Aquarium at all. You will get much better value with the other sites. Note that the Houston Zoo does NOT require reservations!!!!!
Date published: 2026-01-09
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