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Prices and Discounts

Flex Pricing is Here!

Flex Pricing is at Houston Zoo! Flex Pricing gives you more options to plan a Zoo visit that best fits your budget and schedule. Plan ahead and save! Tickets are available through December 31. Child and senior tickets are 20% off the price shown.

Online reservations are required for all non-member and non-CityPASS® ticketed guests at this time. Members are not required to make online reservations to visit the Zoo. CityPASS® ticket holders, simply bring your CityPASS® tickets to any ticket taker for entry.

Tickets will NOT be sold on-site at the Zoo. We do not offer refunds and exchanges. Learn more about the modifications you can expect during your next Zoo visit.

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

Discounts & Offers

Free Zoo Days presented by ExxonMobil

Free Zoo Days presented by ExxonMobil at Houston Zoo are provided once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month, from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all non-member guests at this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate.

Tickets for December are sold out. Stay tuned for our 2025 Free Zoo Days schedule.

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Due to high demand, Free Zoo Day tickets are not guaranteed. 

Student Discounts

At this time online reservations are required for all non-member guests – including students. Free admission for registered students attending the schools listed below is applicable. You must present a valid current student ID.

One free admission per student, per visit:

  • University of Houston, including satellite campuses
  • Rice University
  • St. Thomas University
  • Texas Southern University

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CityPASS® Discount

With one easy purchase, Houston CityPASS® tickets save 50% on admission to Houston’s top 5 attractions. First, buy CityPASS® tickets online for immediate, paperless mobile ticket delivery. Next, simply present your CityPASS® tickets to any ticket-taker at the Zoo entrance- no advanced reservations required.

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Group Tickets

Tickets are available for purchases of 20 or more General Admission tickets. Discount will be reflected at checkout.

    • Adults 13-64 – $2 off
    • Children 3-12 – $1 off
    • Senior 65+ – $1 off

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For questions or concerns, please contact group.reservations@houstonzoo.org.

Corporate Discounts

The Houston Zoo offers ticket and membership discounts to employees of our Corporate Partners via the Zoo’s website.

Find out how your company can become a Corporate Partner of Houston Zoo!

Questions? Email development@houstonzoo.org.

U.S. Military Discounts

We offer U.S. veterans and active military 50% off general admission tickets for up to five guests all year long (2 adults and 3 children). A reservation is required.

You MUST show your proof of military service when presenting your ticket(s) for admission.

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Lone Star Discount

You can purchase up to two adult and three child tickets at the Lone Star discount rate, which covers SNAP & WIC benefit recipients. Other members of your group will need to purchase a ticket at regular admission price. Ticket reservations are required online. Tickets will not be sold on-site.

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Includes only general admission. Not included: Stroller/wheelchair/scooter rental, food or drink, or gift shop purchases.

Questions? Find out more about the Lone Star discount:

Lone Star and the Houston Zoo

Child Discounts

We offer a 20% discount on tickets for children ages 3-12. Ticket reservations are required online. Tickets will not be sold on-site. The discount will automatically be reflected at checkout.

Senior Discounts

We offer a 20% discount on tickets for seniors 65 and older. Ticket reservations are required online. Tickets will not be sold on-site. The discount will automatically be reflected at checkout.

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Members of Other Zoos

Your Houston Zoo membership can get you a discount at many zoos around the country! Have a membership at another zoo? Ticket reservations are required online. Tickets will not be sold on-site.

Discounts With Other Zoos