New 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 habitats, 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.