Tips to Make Your Trip More Enjoyable
The zoo has become a popular place to visit, and free parking in Hermann Park is limited. Our Directions and Parking page has the latest information on your parking options.
The zoo has become a popular place to visit, and free parking in Hermann Park is limited. Our Directions and Parking page has the latest information on your parking options.
Water Play Park – Is open daily from April 1 – September 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Subject to close for a portion of the day when the air temperature is below 70 degrees or if severe weather threatens the area, for the health and safety of our guests.
To ensure the security of our animals and our guests, please observe the following safety precautions.
We offer six items for rent to help you get around:
For wheelchair and motorized scooter rentals, your photo ID will be held at the rental location until the items are returned. Rentals may be paid for with cash or major credit card.
Visit Guest Relations just outside our main entrance for our Lost and Found. We can save your information and contact you if your lost item is found. If you or your child has accidentally dropped an item in an animal exhibit, notify a Zoo Ranger (red uniform polo) or call 713-533-6501 to report the loss immediately.
At the Zoo, you can find free wi-fi in the front entrance plaza, Medical Center Gate entrance plaza, Cypress Circle concessions area and in the Brown Education Center.