Dining Options at Houston Zoo
Restaurants, Cafes & Snacks
Enjoy a variety of food and drink options throughout your visit, including breakfast items, quick bites, snacks, sweet treats, coffee, and refreshing beverages available at multiple locations across the Zoo.
Jack's Cafe
Situated at the front of the Zoo on the site of our old sea lion habitat, Jack’s Cafe is your new go-to for shareable snacks, Southern favorites, sandwiches, and more. There’s also a grab-and-go window for soft-serve, snacks, ICEEs, specialty coffee, and alcoholic beverages.
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Jack’s Cafe is eco-friendly, with bird-safe glass, composting, and an 18,000-gallon rainwater system. Named in honor of the Zoo’s longtime support, Dr. John P. “Jack” McGovern, this space is a gift to our Zoo community.
Cypress Circle Café
This Green Restaurant Certified conscientious café focuses on providing locally sourced, sustainable fares that are delicious and wholesome for the entire family.
Hungry and don’t want to wait in line? You can order your food online for quick and easy pick-up at Cypress Circle Café.
Shopping at Houston Zoo
Gifts, Souvenirs & Zoo Merchandise
Bring home a piece of your Zoo adventure with exclusive Houston Zoo merchandise. The Zoo Store features gifts, apparel, toys, plush animals, collectibles, drinkware, and souvenirs for wildlife lovers of all ages.
- Houston Zoo T-shirts and apparel
- Animal plush toys and stuffed animals
- Hats and accessories
- Wildlife-themed gifts
- Kids’ toys and activities
- Collectibles and keepsakes
- Drinkware and everyday essentials
Many items are available only at the Zoo, making them a special way to remember your visit.
More Dining & Shopping Options at Houston Zoo
Visit Flamingo Terrace featuring our Fine Craft Street Food Truck and get seasonal and year-round Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer, bar bites, and more. It’s located to the right of the Reflection Pool.
$2 ICEE refills available $10 Beer refills available
Beignets and grilled cheese sandwiches are available seasonally.
Additional kiosks are located across the Zoo serving snacks and other refreshments.
Visit Twiga’s spacious, cool dining room to snack on pizza, gourmet grilled cheese, boneless wings, and mac & cheese. Snacks like fresh fruit, cookies, trail mix, and more are also available. Sit outside and watch our Masai giraffes or rhinos while you eat!
Feeling the need for a sweet treat? Here’s your place. Located at the entrance of African Forest, the Trading Post offers Dole Whips as well as a variety of other snacks and treats, including cookies, large pretzels, and popcorn. You’ll also find beverages like soda, juice, Saint Arnold beer, and frozen margaritas.
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