Watch a North American river otter play underwater, explore a realistic bat cave, spot our banded mongoose, and so much more!
Goat Yard Hours:
Open daily from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
NOTE: August 2026 Hours
The Houston Zoo will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m in August. Plan your visit with an earlier start, explore your favorite exhibits, and enjoy all the Zoo has to offer.
Ticket holders can enter any time after your ticket’s listed arrival time. You are welcome to enjoy the Zoo until we close at 4:00 p.m. Last entry is at 3:00 p.m.
Our regular 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule will resume in September.
