The Houston Zoo is a registered non-profit
The basic tour includes visits to your choice of one of the following areas: Children’s Zoo Choices:
Hoof Stock Choices:
Carnivores Choices:
Primate Choices:
Reptiles House
Natural Encounters
Commissary

Animals will vary depending on the tour area you choose.
It is also possible to arrange a personal experience with either the Sea Lions, Tiger Training Window or Lion Training Window.
How long does a Behind the Scenes tour last?Use the registration form below to request a tour. We will contact you when your tour is approved and will require payment at this time. Please e-mail tours@houstonzoo.org or call 713-533-6544 or 713-533-6550 if you have additional questions. Various factors affect accessibility to animal areas and dates fill up quickly, so please schedule your tour at least three weeks in advance.

Click to download the registration form (Word document)