Open 364 Wild and wonderful days a year!

Houston Zoo Hours	The Zoo does not offer rainchecks or refunds
Daylight Savings Time March 8 - October 31, 2009	9 a.m. - 7 p.m.	Last admission at 6 p.m.
Central Standard Time November 1, 2009 - March 13, 2010	9 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Last admission at 5 p.m.
Free Days	Martin Luther King Day (January 18, 2010), President's Day (February 15, 2010), Columbus Day (October 12, 2009), The Friday after Thanksgiving, (November 27, 2009) and New Year's Day
Zoo is closed only on Christmas day! Our Medical Center Gate, located directly across from Ben Taub Hospital, is open on weekends, holidays, free days and during Spring Break.
Houston Zoo Pricing	General Admission
Children 0-1	FREE
Children 2-11	$6.00
Adults 12-64	$10.00
Senior 65+	$6.00
Wildlife Carousel Tokens for Members	$1.25
Wildlife Carousel Tokens for Non-Members	$2.50
Members Join Now!	FREE

Buy your tickets before you arrive at the Houston Zoo.

Purchase discount Zoo tickets at any of the 33 Fiesta Mart stores across the Houston area. Visit the courtesy booth of any Fiesta Mart in the Houston area to purchase an adult Zoo admission for $8 and a child Zoo admission for $5.

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Adult $39.00 - a $71.00 Value
Youth (4-11) $29.00 - a $51.00 Value

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School Field Trips and Student Activities

Zoo admission is free for organized school groups Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for students up to age nineteen from schools within the corporate limits of the City of Houston. View our program offerings and plan your day by visiting our Planning Your Field Trip page. Please complete the on-line Field Trip Reservation Request and submit it at least three weeks prior to your visit date. Day cares, pre-schools, head starts, home schools, and colleges are not eligible for the free school program. For more information, call 713-533-6550 or email groupsales@houstonzoo.org.

Corporate and Social Parties, Picnics and Retreats

GO WILD with your next event! Treat your guests to an inspirational and extraordinary environment by hosting your event at the Houston Zoo. Our on-site catering staff can serve up an array of mouth-watering menu offerings hosted in a variety of unique indoor and outdoor settings. Whether it's a small dinner for 10, a corporate picnic for 250 or a gala for 2,500, we have capabilities and turn-key resources to create a truly unique corporate or social event. See Zoo Venues for more details or contact the Zoo's Events department at 713.533.6833.

Social clubs, moms groups, church crowds, sports leagues, scout troops, family reunions, convention and conference attendees

Bring your herd out to the Zoo and save 20% on each ticket. Discount offer is available for groups of twenty or more if registered three weeks in advance. Please complete the on-line Group Tickets Order Form and submit it at least three weeks prior to your visit date. We will process the number of tickets you have requested and return them to you at the address indicated on the order form. A $5 shipping and handling fee will be charged per order. For more information, call 713-533-6754 or email GroupTickets@HoustonZoo.org.

Group/School Payment

In order to receive the group discount, payment is due in full three weeks prior to program date. All groups that do not register three weeks in advance will have to pay the full admission rates. This includes free Houston schools. Tickets will be mailed upon receipt of payment. A $5 shipping and handling fee will be charged per order. Forms of payment include check and major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover). Houston Zoo membership cards are not permitted for group admission. Late arriving group members must pay the general admission rate.

Military Discounts

Admission to the Houston Zoo is free for active duty military personnel and their families (limit 5 persons - 2 adults/3 children - per visit, effective July 1, 2009). A valid Military ID must be shown. Offer not valid for ticketed special events. Military personnel must be present or spouse must present valid spousal ID.

Lone Star Card Admission

Admission to the Houston Zoo is free (limit 5 persons - 2 adults/3 children of the same household - per visit, effective July 1, 2009) for residents presenting a valid Lone Star Card and proof of residency. A valid photo ID (Texas Drivers License or Texas Department of Public Safety photo ID card) must be show to confirm card holder status. The Lone Star Card holder of record must accompany their party. Tickets issued day of visit only; no advance tickets will be issued. Offer not valid for ticketed special events.

Frequently asked questions about Lone Star Card admissions.

Wildlife Carousel

• Children over 42" tall may ride alone.
• Each child under 42" tall must be accompanied by an adult.
• No food drinks or strollers are allowed on the Wildlife Carousel.
• Member discounts not available at the carousel; discounted carousel tickets must be purchased at Zoo Admissions.
• There are no refunds.

Advance Sale Tickets

Zoo tickets and Wildlife Carousel tickets are available in advance by calling 713.533.6507 or in person at the Main Zoo entrance. Advance sale tickets and Wildlife Carousel tickets make great gifts! Purchase discount Zoo tickets at any of the 33 Fiesta Mart stores across the Houston area. Visit the courtesy booth of any Fiesta Mart in the Houston area to purchase an adult Zoo admission for $8 and a child Zoo admission for $5. Tickets will be valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Special Access Tickets

With its lush tropical environment and more than 4500 animals, the Houston Zoo is the perfect place for a family to reconnect with itself and nature. The Houston Zoo and Channel 13 would like to help families struggling to provide recreational outings through our ACCESS PROGRAM.

FAMILIES
There are a number of community service agencies in Houston which have access to complimentary tickets to the Houston Zoo. Click here to find out which agency can help you.

AGENCIES
If your organization currently serves families and children in Houston/Harris County, and is a verified 501 (c)(3), participate in the Houston Zoo ACCESS PROGRAM. Please click here to provide your Agency information.