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Hours & Pricing
| Houston Zoo Hours |
We're open 364 wild and wonderful days a year! Closed only on Christmas Day |
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Daylight Savings Time March 13, 2011 - November 5, 2011 |
9 a.m.* – 7 p.m. | Last admission at 6 p.m. |
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Central Standard Time November 6, 2011 - March 11, 2012 |
9 a.m.* – 6 p.m. |
Last admission at 5 p.m.
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*Please note: The Tropical Bird House and The Reptile House do not open until 10:00 a.m. Our Medical Center Gate, located on Cambridge Street across from Ben Taub Hospital, is open on weekends, major holidays and on our free days. |
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| Houston Zoo Pricing | General Admission* | |
| Children 0-1 | FREE | |
| Children 2-11 | $9.00 BUY NOW | |
| Adults 12-64 | $13.00 BUY NOW | |
| Senior 65+ | $7.00 BUY NOW | |
| Wildlife Carousel Tickets | $2.50 BUY NOW | |
| Wildlife Carousel Tickets for Members | $1.25 BUY NOW | |
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| 4-D Experience Ticket for Zoo Members | $4.00 | |
| 4-D Experience Ticket for Non-members | $5.00 | |
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4-D Experience Child VALUE PASS: Includes Zoo admission, 4-D Experience movie and a Carousel ride. ($1.50 off regular price). |
$15.00 | |
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4-D Adult VALUE PASS: Includes Zoo admission, 4-D Experience movie. Carousel ride can be added for an additional $2.00 |
$16.50 | |
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Members Join Now! |
FREE | |
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The Zoo does not offer rainchecks or refunds. |
*Admission prices increased on 12/15/10. Click for details on the admission prices. |
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Advance Sale Tickets
Purchase your zoo and carousel tickets online:
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Zoo tickets and Wildlife Carousel tickets are also available in advance by calling 713.533.6550 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 $11 and a child Zoo admission for $8.
New Free Day Schedule - Free Afternoons Every Month!
Effective September 1, 2010 the Houston Zoo will offer free admission to our guests on the first Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. until closing. For more information, visit our Free Day Q&A page.
Nuevo horario de día de entrada gratuita: ¡tardes gratis todos los meses!
A partir del 1.º de septiembre de 2010, el Zoológico de Houston ofrecerá entrada gratis a nuestros visitantes el primer martes de cada mes, de las 2:00 p. m. a la hora de cierre.
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Free admission and special events with your Houston Zoo Membership!
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 $11 and a child Zoo admission for $8.
5 Famous Attractions - One Amazing Low Price
Save Money with CityPass
Adult $39.00 - a $71.00 Value
Youth (3-11) $29.00 - a $51.00 Value
Planning a vacation in Houston? You'll love CityPass. The city's top attractions have been bundled together with an amazingly low price. With CityPass in your pocket, you're set with actual admission tickets, maps, hours and admission info, insider tips and more. Experience the best of Houston, avoid most ticket lines and save money!
Make your first stop Naturally Wild with the Houston Zoo!
Valid for 9 days beginning the first day of booklet use.
School Field Trips and Student Activities
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Corporate and Social Parties, Picnics and Retreats
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Social clubs, mom's groups, church crowds, sports leagues, scout troops, family reunions, convention and conference attendees
Bring your herd out to the Zoo and save nearly 20% on each ticket. Discount offer is available for groups of twenty or more if registered one week in advance. Click this link to buy group tickets:
For more information, call 713-533-6500 and press "0" or email group.reservations@HoustonZoo.org.
Group/School Payment
In order to receive the school 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.
To access the registration form, please visit our School Web Page
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
The Houston Zoo’s Lone Star Card admission program allows free Houston Zoo admission for card holders receiving SNAP and/or WIC benefits only. Admission to the Houston Zoo is free (limit 5 persons - 2 adults/3 children of the same address household - per visit), for residents presenting their valid current original award letter (letter must show benefit start date and benefit end expiration date, no photocopies or faxes accepted) and a valid photo ID for both adults (Texas Drivers License or Texas Department of Public Safety photo ID card ONLY) to confirm card holder status and same address household. 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.
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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.
