9/18: The Zoo is closing early at 2pm, with last entry at 1pm for our Brew at the Zoo event.

Plan Your Visit

Daytime Admission Hours
August Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., last entry at 4:00 p.m.
Open 7 days a week
Note: The Zoo will be closed for daytime admission on Christmas Eve (December 24), and will be open on Thanksgiving Day (November 26) and Christmas Day (December 25) starting at 5:30 p.m. only.

Online reservations for timed tickets are required for all non-member guests. Members are not required to make online reservations to visit the Zoo.

Ticket holders can enter any time after your ticket’s listed arrival time. You are welcome to enjoy the Zoo until we close at 5:00 p.m. Last entry is at 4:00 p.m.

RESERVE TICKETS

Tickets will NOT be sold on-site at the Zoo. We do not offer refunds and exchanges.

Membership pays for itself in as little as 2 visits per year!

Become a Member

A portion of each Houston Zoo ticket purchase goes towards protecting animals in the wild.

Prices & Discounts

Ticketing information and how to save money on your next visit to the Zoo.

Prices and Discounts

Parking Alert

The Zoo is a popular place to visit, and free parking in Hermann Park is limited. Consider your parking options before you arrive:

Directions and Parking

Zoo Map

Find Your Way

motorized wheelchair and strollers to rent

Guest Services & FAQs

You can rent strollers, scooters, wheelchairs and wagons to help you get around the Zoo. Wi-Fi is available in select areas. Bringing lunch with you? Check our rules for what you can or can’t bring into the Zoo. This information and more is available on our Guest Services and FAQs page.

Guest Services