Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Last entry at 6:00 p.m.
Last entry at 6:00 p.m.
1-hour Tour
Zoo Members - $40
Non-members – $65 (includes the price of Zoo admission)
This experience includes a behind-the-scenes peek into the back of house animal areas and a meet-the-keeper experience with an expert from the Zoo’s animal care team. You may choose one of the following animal sections:
To reserve a Sneak Peek Tour, please contact 713-533-6500 or email group.reservations@houstonzoo.org at least 3 weeks prior to your date choice.
1-hour Tour
Zoo Members – $55
Non-members – $80 (includes the price of Zoo admission)
This experience includes a behind-the-scenes peek into the back of house animal areas, a meet-the-keeper experience with an expert from the Zoo’s animal care team, and an up-close and personal animal experience. You may choose one of the following animal sections:
To reserve a Birds, Children’s Zoo, Hoofed Stock, Natural Encounters Aquatics Exhibits, or Reptiles Premiere Tour, contact 713-533-6500 or email group.reservations@houstonzoo.org at least 3 weeks prior to your date choice.
Reserve a Giraffes or Primates tour using the button below:
1-hour Tour
Zoo Members - $90
Non-members – $135 (includes the price of Zoo admission)
This experience includes a behind-the-scenes peek into the back of house animal areas (with the exception of the Cat Training Window), a meet-the-keeper experience with an expert from the Zoo’s animal care team, and an unforgettable up-close and personal animal experience with the Zoo’s most prestigious animal ambassadors. You may choose one of the following animal sections:
To reserve a Meerkats Star Treatment Tour, contact 713-533-6500 or email group.reservations@houstonzoo.org at least 3 weeks prior to your date choice.
Reserve any of the other Star Treatment Tours using the button below:
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Monday – Friday
Zoo Members – $200 per person
Non-Members – $240 per person
Get ready to spend an exciting morning checking up on the Zoo’s animal residents during this exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. Shadow one of Houston’s busiest veterinarians as they make their rounds of the Zoo. Experience may include opportunity to watch live medical procedures.
Reservations are required and must be made 3 weeks in advance.
1-hour Guided Front-of-Scenes Tour
Zoo Members – $15
Non-members - $35 (includes the price of Zoo admission)
Embark on an amazing safari to see and learn about the animals that call The African Forest home. Your safari starts as you learn about the story of Gorilla Tommy and the mythical Koolookamba. As your journey continues through our lush 6.5-acre exhibits, you’ll learn all about chimps, rhinos, kudus, giraffes, and ostriches.
Reservations are required and must be made 3 weeks in advance.
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Certain tour options are accessible for guests with physical disabilities.
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If you or a member of your group has special needs, please contact us so we can make accommodations where possible. Service animals are not permitted on any behind-the-scenes tours.
