TEXAS ZOOS amp; AQUARIUMS
- Abilene Zoo – Abilene
A family-friendly zoo featuring over 600 animals in naturalistic habitats, interactive exhibits, and educational programs for all ages.
- Amarillo Zoo – Amarillo
Home to over 120 animals from around the world, this compact zoo offers a fun, educational experience with themed habitats and hands-on activities.
- Brackenridge Park (San Antonio Zoo) – San Antonio
Located in Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo features more than 750 species, including unique animal encounters and immersive habitats like the new Naylor Savanna.
- Caldwell Zoo – Tyler
A well-kept, mid-sized zoo with African savanna, North American, and South American exhibits, plus a petting zoo and bird aviary.
- Cameron Park Zoo – Waco
Set in a lush park, this zoo features naturalistic habitats for animals from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and is known for its engaging children’s area and conservation programs.
- Dallas Zoo – Dallas
The oldest and largest zoo in Texas, with over 2,000 animals and highlights like the Giants of the Savanna and Wilds of Africa exhibits.
- Dallas World Aquarium – Dallas
A unique blend of aquarium and zoo, featuring exotic birds, mammals, reptiles, and marine life in immersive rainforest and aquatic environments.
- Fort Worth Zoo – Fort Worth
Nationally ranked zoo with more than 7,000 animals, celebrated for its Museum of Living Art herpetarium and Texas Wild! exhibit.
- Ellen Trout Zoo – Lufkin
A beloved regional zoo with a wide variety of mammals, birds, and reptiles, plus a miniature train ride and lush landscaping.
- El Paso Zoo – El Paso
A 35-acre zoo with animals from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, featuring interactive exhibits and a splash pad for kids.
- Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Glen Rose
Drive-through wildlife preserve focused on conservation, featuring endangered species like cheetahs, rhinos, and giraffes in open habitats.
- Gator Country Adventure Park – Beaumont
Alligator sanctuary and adventure park with hundreds of rescued alligators, crocodiles, and other reptiles, plus hands-on animal encounters.
- Gladys Porter Zoo – Brownsville
Renowned for its collection of rare and endangered species, this zoo offers intimate viewing experiences and a lush tropical setting.
- Houston Zoo – Houston
One of the nation’s most visited zoos, home to over 6,000 animals and acclaimed for its conservation work and immersive exhibits like the African Forest.
- Downtown Aquarium Houston – Houston
A combination aquarium and entertainment complex featuring marine life exhibits, touch tanks, a restaurant, and amusement rides.
- Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid – Galveston
A massive aquarium with marine life from the Pacific, Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, plus interactive touch pools and educational programs.
- Sea Center Texas – Lake Jackson
A marine aquarium and fish hatchery with touch tanks, aquaria featuring Gulf species, and wetland boardwalks.
- SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium – Grapevine
An interactive aquarium with ocean tunnels, touch pools, and a variety of marine animals, located inside Grapevine Mills mall.
- San Antonio Zoo – San Antonio
A top family destination with 750+ species, immersive habitats like the Naylor Savanna, and daily animal encounters and events.
- Texas Zoo – Victoria
Focuses on native Texas wildlife and exotic species, with educational programs and hands-on animal experiences.
- Texas State Aquarium – Corpus Christi
The state’s largest aquarium, featuring Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean marine life, interactive exhibits, and wildlife rescue programs.
- Frank Buck Zoo – Gainesville
A small, family-oriented zoo with a boardwalk over the African savanna, feeding giraffes and educational programs.
- Laredo College Zoo – Laredo
A small teaching zoo located on the Laredo College campus, featuring native and exotic species for education and conservation.
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