Zoos
in Texas
Abilene
Zoo: 2070 Zoo Lane, Nelson Park, Abilene, Texas 79602
The zoo cares for more than
500 animals
representing over 200 species. The zoo maintains two species of
primates,
Black Rhinos, Giraffes, Zebras, Jaguars, Bison, a diverse selection of
reptiles, and several aquariums.
Amarillo
City Zoo: NE 24th Ave & Dumas Hwy, Amarillo, Texas, USA, 79105
Founded in 1955 and located
in the
heart of Thompson Park, the Amarillo Zoo features over 45 species of
animals
and 50 varieties of plant life in a beautiful 15-acre forest like
setting.
Austin
Nature and Science Center: 301 Nature Center Drive, Austin,
Texas
78746
Located on the western edge
of Zilker
Park, the Austin Nature & Science Center is dedicated to the
exploration
of the natural world. Since 1960, ANSC has provided nature exhibits,
education
programs, and recreation resources for countless visitors, teachers,
and
children of all ages. When you come by for a visit you will be able to
meet a coyote and red-tailed hawk in our Wildlife Exhibits.
Austin
Zoo and Animal Sanctuary: 10807 Rawhide Trail, Austin ,TX, 78736
More than 300 animals
across more
than 100 different species, Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is a
private,
non-profit zoo rescuing animals and serving the Austin community.
Situated
in the beautiful Hill Country just outside of town, Austin Zoo is
visited
by hundreds of thousands of individuals each year.
Caldwell
Zoo: 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd., Tyler, Texas
Cameron
Park Zoo: 1701 North 4th Street | Waco, Texas 76707
Clearsprings
Aviaries & Zoological Gardens: 5686 IH-35 South, New
Braunfels,
Texas 78132
Cockrell
Butterfly Center & Live Insect Zoo Discover
The Cockrell Butterfly
Center at
the Houston Museum of Natural Science is a stunning, living exhibit
that
showcases hundreds of live butterflies in a naturalistic rainforest
setting.
Also included in the Butterfly Center experience is an Insect Zoo,
where
you’ll meet some of the butterflies’ more creepy-crawly relatives, and
the Entomology Hall, where hundreds of spectacular specimens of
preserved
butterflies, moths, beetles, and other insects are displayed.
Dallas
World Aquarium and Zoo: 1801 N. Griffin Street, Dallas Texas 75202
Dallas
Zoo: Dallas, Texas, USA
With 95 acres to explore,
thousands
of animals to visit, and a huge variety of family activities, the
Dallas
Zoo is enormously entertaining! Our goal is to make your visit an
exciting
adventure with opportunities to learn about interesting wildlife,
engage
in interactive fun, and support worldwide conservation and research to
protect and preserve endangered species.
El
Paso Zoo: 4001 E. Paisano El Paso, TX 79905-4223
The El Paso Zoo is an
eighteen-acre
home to about 240 species of animals. Approximately 500 mammals,
reptiles,
amphibians and birds, 700 fish and 500 invertebrates live in a variety
of natural habitat exhibits including a Reptile House, South American
Pavilion,
Americas Aviary, Cisneros Paraje, Birds of Prey, American Biome, Forest
Atrium, Asian Grasslands, Asian Endangered Walk, and an Elephant
Complex.
Ellen
Trout Zoo: 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, Texas 75904
The Zoo houses close to 700
reptiles,
birds and mammals from around the world. Currently, the zoo is
undergoing
the largest expansion project since it opened in 1967.
Fort
Worth Zoo: 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Fossil
Rim Wildlife Center: 2299 CR 2008 (Front Gate), Glen Rose, TX
76043
Come and Discover Fossil
Rim… where
you can see animals living in their near natural environment. Located
just
one hour and 20 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth, the ~1700 acres of open
spaces lets you interact with deer, rhinos, giraffes and other
wildlife.
Drive your own vehicle through the 9 1/2 mile tour.
Frank
Buck Zoo in historic Gainesville, Texas: Explore Frank Buck Zoo in
historic Gainesville, Texas for a one of a kind family experience.
100-year
old majestic pecan trees grace the 85-acre Leonard Park, home to the
Frank
Buck Zoo, circus themed Community Playground and Frankie Schmitz Train
ride. Enjoy “zoo meals” at the concessions or pack a lunch
enjoyed
at shaded picnic tables. Historic covered pavilion is available
for
large gatherings. Gift Shop, unique jungle themed birthday
party room, ball fields and swimming pool enhance a day filled with
family
fun. Leonard Park and the Frank Buck Zoo are an ideal day trip
destination
for daycares, school groups, church groups and family reunions and an
incredible
value. Come by car or come by Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer passenger
train. For more information about the park call 940-668-4530.
Once in the zoo... Your
Safari begins
in South America, you’ll make a quick stop by Australia, then on to
experience
a "giraffe's eye-view" from our elevated walkway of animals that call
our
African Savannah home. Don’t miss the daily giraffe feeding (10am
M-Sat. 2pm Sun.) Frank Buck Zoo is the only regional zoo that provides
a close encounter with these “gentle giants”. As you make your way
throughout
the North American section of the zoo, keep an eye out for other
hands-on
opportunities. For more information about zoo programs and special
events
please visit our website
Gladys
Porter Zoo, Brownsville, Texas, USA
The Gladys Porter Zoo is an
oasis
nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 26 acres of lush
tropical
plants and some 1,600 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its
successes
in breeding endangered species of wildlife.
Heard
Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary: 1 Nature Place,
McKinney,
Texas 75069
Houston
Museum of Natural Science: One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX
77030
Houston
Zoo: 1513 N. MacGregor Houston, TX 77030
The Houston Zoo provides a
fun, unique,
and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and
care
for the natural world.
International
Exotic Feline Sanctuary: Boyd, TX 76023
IEAS's current mission is
the care
and welfare of its animal inhabitants, as well as educating the public
about their needs. The inhabitants include bobcats, cougars, jaguars,
leopards,
lions, tigers and bears among other species.
Moody
Gardens Rainforest: Galveston, Texas
Natural
Bridge Wildlife Ranch: 26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd., San
Antonio,
Texas 78266
Texas' most visited safari
park offers
the opportunity to view, photograph & feed species from all over
the
world from the comfort of your own vehicle!
Primarily
Primates: 26099 Dull Knife Trail., San Antonio, Texas 78255
Primarily Primates,
Incorporated
is a non-profit sanctuary in Bexar County, Texas that operates to
house,
protect, and rehabilitate various non-native animals. The private
refuge
currently houses several hundred nonhuman animals, and, as the name
implies,
focuses primarily on caring for apes and monkeys. Many are cast-offs
from
the pet trade and biomedical research institutions
San
Antonio Zoo: 3903 North St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas
78212-3199
Sea
World of Texas: San Antonio, Texas
Six Flags Amusement Parks - Fiesta
Texas, San Antonio, TX
Six Flags Amusement Parks - Six
Flags over Texas, Arlington (between Dallas and Ft. Worth), TX
Six Flags Amusement Parks - Hurricane
Harbor, Arlington (between Dallas and Ft. Worth), TX
The
Texas Zoo: 110 Memorial Drive, Victoria, TX 77901
The Texas Zoo is a
recreational,
educational, and fun adventure that twists through the prickly wilds of
Texas to the untamed jungles of Africa, Australia, Asia, and the
Americas.
Host a private party, journey through Texas, and play among its
friendly
natives at The Texas Zoo's kids' playground.
Wild
Animal Orphanage (Animal Sanctuary of the United States): San
Antonio,
Texas
ASUS/WAO is a non-profit
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt organization caring for a variety of unwanted, abused or
neglected
animals. The sanctuary provides quality lifetime care and housing to
hundreds
of displaced big cats, wolves, bears, non-human primates, domestic and
feral cats, birds, and hoof stock.
Wildcat
Bluff Nature Center: 2301 North Soncy Road, Amarillo, TX 79124
Just a few minutes from
downtown
Amarillo is a place to step out of the daily routine and imagine a
different
time. More than 600 acres of rolling grasslands are threaded with
nature
trails offering a sense of isolation and tranquility. Discover delicate
wildflowers amidst knee-high grasses, huge cottonwoods, and a
magnificent
bluff.
