Houston Zoo

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Katharine Dlouhy
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2020-09-27 19:33

Lovely gardens and fountains. Rode the train. Had ...

Lovely gardens and fountains. Rode the train. Had a nice time with a friend. Zoo was not crowded in mid-September on a Wednesday. Enjoyed seeing the new children's learning exhibit about butterflies. Also enjoyed seeing the baby elephant.

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Barbara Belize
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2020-09-27 17:17

Love the Houston Zoo! It is so big

Love the Houston Zoo! It is so big
Spend the whole day here. Maps and signage needs to be improved
We got lost often but still had a great time. the children's petting zoo is my favorite, even though I am an adult. Enjoy.

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Erica Field
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2020-09-27 17:05

I'm only giving 3 stars because we didn't even mak...

I'm only giving 3 stars because we didn't even make it in the zoo. I'm writing to tell you be more prepared for the chaos of traffic, parking and waiting in line for tickets. We had initially wanted to stop here and planned to buy tickets online. We didn't know if our first stop would allow us time ...

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christine cruise
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2020-09-27 16:50

We had a really good time at the Houston Zoo! The ...

We had a really good time at the Houston Zoo! The animals were very active and in nice habitats. We even saw some animals we've never seen before. The zoo streets were nicely laid out too - pleasant to stroll down, lots of really cool trees all around. Spacious but not insanely spread out like San D...

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Frances Rosado
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2020-09-27 15:21

We absolutely love the Houston Zoo!!!! Every seaso...

We absolutely love the Houston Zoo!!!! Every season and holidays there are different activities and things to see and do. They are constantly bringing more stuff, improving the zoo and animal areas. The staff is super friendly and nice.

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Irigitneb
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2020-09-27 06:02

First things first, it's very Expensive! At the ti...

First things first, it's very Expensive! At the ticket stand there were these women taking photos, they were trying to charge us nearly $18 for just two photos!!
We went into the aquarium first and saw some neat jellyfish so I guess that was a thing.
But as we walked to pther exibits in the park k...

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Cindy Malota
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2020-09-27 03:08

It has been years since I last visited the Houston...

It has been years since I last visited the Houston Zoo. My husband and I spent a Friday afternoon at the zoo. The azaleas had started blooming yet there was a slight chill in the air. While the parking lot appeared to be full we found a parking spot about a block away from the entrance. There was...

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Kyle Broussard
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2020-09-27 00:11

If you haven't been to the zoo in the past few yea...

If you haven't been to the zoo in the past few years you have to check it out. they have revamped and added a lot of new areas. it makes you feel like you are at Disney world in the Africa section and the natural encounters building is packed with so much. I could spend days here, especially with ho...

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Jones Family
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2020-09-26 21:27

Love the Houston zoo! Cool exhibits (Big Bugs!)- n...

Love the Houston zoo! Cool exhibits (Big Bugs!)- not the biggest zoo in the world but you can definitely spend a long day here. Zoo seems to make real effort to have animals available in the exhibits during the day. Kids love the merry go round, splash area and petting zoo to get interactive (and gi...

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Heather Morehead
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2020-09-26 18:02

The Houston Zoo is always a fun day. In year's pas...

The Houston Zoo is always a fun day. In year's past, we would purchase the membership as we are a family of 5, and with 2 visits it pays for itself truly. Now we just purchase tickets due to older kids.

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#1 PARKING:
We always aim to get there 45min before opening to ensure parking in t...

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Renee Duhon
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2020-09-26 12:51

Difficult to find the entrance after parking becau...

Difficult to find the entrance after parking because there are separate paths to take that will eventually lead you in the right direction but I didn't realize that. Also, research about busy days and anticipate a swarm of parking traffic and children. The zoo itself is mostly a large loop but, agai...

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jamie lynn
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2020-09-26 10:43

This is the kind of zoo you don't leave feeling so...

This is the kind of zoo you don't leave feeling sorry for the animals. The habitats are large and clean. The primate habitats are wonderful and eductonal. The zoo grounds are beautiful with old oak tress and fountains and flowers. I live the aquarium. This is wonderful humane place to visit creature...

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Ben Bostick
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2020-09-26 09:37

I highly reccomend going early. Very small crowds ...

I highly reccomend going early. Very small crowds and the animals are moving a lot more due to lower temperatures. Also, go to the entrance at the far end of the parking lot. Away from the zoo entrance and work your way in to find d a better parking spot sooner. The sidewalks cut through the trees s...

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carolyn Daniel
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2020-09-25 13:20

I've been to several zoos both in the United State...

I've been to several zoos both in the United States and internationally. This zoo was okay. Lots to see, lots of walking so wear comfortable shoes. Cool thing though...the animals were all out and about so that is always a plus. (Nothing more disappointing than wanting to see the animals and they ar...

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Lisa T
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2020-09-25 13:02

We had my son's birthday at the zoo in the yellow ...

We had my son's birthday at the zoo in the yellow pavilion! He had an amazing day and it really was one of the easiest parties I've ever throw! The Houston zoo is always a good time for our family even when we are not celebrating a birthday!

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Esther Rivera
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2020-09-25 12:15

I love taking my babies here. They always have so ...

I love taking my babies here. They always have so much fun. So do I. I just wish that they would have all of the exhibits that their supposed to. Today the red pandas had a sign in their area saying they were at the bugs exhibit. However, the bug exhibit was practically empty.
The only restaurant t...

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Suman Adhikari
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2020-09-24 22:39

Great place to visit while you re in Houston and d...

Great place to visit while you re in Houston and deservedly placed as one of the major attractions of Houston. Thanks to the free entrance for all the UH students because of which I go there frequently. Pls check if your university/college qualifies for a free entry. Don t forget to visit all the se...

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Jesse Ajanel
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2020-09-24 21:32

The Houston Zoo is one of my family's favorite pla...

The Houston Zoo is one of my family's favorite place spots. It is a big zoo so if you are visiting with small children a stroller is recommended. However, if by any chance you forget a stroller you can rent one there. Keep in mind that currently the zoo is undergoing renovation so some pathways migh...

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Jay S.
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2020-09-24 18:46

Just as I remember from going as a school field tr...

Just as I remember from going as a school field trip since I was a kid. The zoo is very fun, great place for kids to see a variety of animals from around the world. Reasonably priced. So much to see, going to have to come back just finish it all. We got to see many different types of animals, reptil...

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Christi Freshour
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2020-09-24 16:09

Loved seeing all the animals. Several of their sta...

Loved seeing all the animals. Several of their staff need training in hospitality. We ordered food at one of the stands and had to wait quite awhile for our food because it was being made out of order. The young lady at the stand was very rude. Overall we had a great time. Feeding the giraffes was a...

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Jennifer Bush
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2020-09-24 13:24

Clean, good customer service, great variety of ani...

Clean, good customer service, great variety of animals. I liked the information they provide about the animals and the daily schedule of feedings they post online so you can maximize your visit. I do wish they had more and better food options. However, there were many areas for picnicing and I think...

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Alyssa Vaughan
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2020-09-24 00:05

Ive been super disappointed the past two years wit...

Ive been super disappointed the past two years with the cost of admission/membership fee and the amount of zoo you actually get to view. It seem they are under non stop construction its feeling like a huge waste of money and time honesty. Im saying this as a person who has been going to this zoo sin...

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