This is a great place to visit with your family. I...

This is a great place to visit with your family. I live about 2 hours away and tend to travel to Houston on business but when my family is with me we always enjoy visiting our old friends the elephants. The animals are great! As for parking I would get there before they open up at 9am or plan to wait on a parking lot row for someone to leave. If you just have to get there later watch for people leaving. I always have luck with people walking streight to their cars and leaving. Overall it is a pleasant place to visit. There is also a free park and pond to the right of the zoo entrance that has paddle boats and wildlife that will eat out of your hand. Bring a loaf of bread for the ducks, squirrels and turtles. Have fun and enjoy your time there.