El Paso Zoo Review

It is not a huge zoo, but it still has a variety of animals. Also they have a mini train ride. And ice creams stops on each corner. There is a big tree house play ground with the Asian look. And a fountain splash park. It is a great spot for kids to play. We loved it.

So over priced for a such small and uncared place. Staff don't seem like care about their animal at all. A lot of discoloration on the elephant and many animals are out in the sun while their staff are inside an air-conditioning room. Bird cage was unsupervised, a lot people would open both doors at seen time, not even bother to read the sign that's written in both English and Spanish!!!! Activity room are uncared for. The sea lion is swimming by himself in a tank that's not even lager than my house, not even a shaded area for him to stay on and rest. This is just a heart broken place. Zoo is suppose to be a place you teach children love and care for animals, not just money making.

Zoo was not what I was hoping for... One of the Mexican Grey Wolf was skinny and really looked like it was in a lot of pain..Same thing with the tiger.. don't want to miss lead this place, but animals may be just old.. And never saw the Giraffe or Hippo.. The staff was very Professional and Courteous.. My high light of this place was the Massive Tortoise..

Good place to hang out w family and friends , but alot of food stores are close and little expensive. love the events they do there!

It'll definitely be better when everything is finished but my kids love the play area and the water park

It would have been 5 stars but it is all was the same and sometimes they and stuff

Much has been added to the Zoo in the last few years and it's really made it a great place for kids or hanging out with some pals.

I was excited to go to the zoo with my kids but it was a huge waste of time and money. There were hardly any animals at all. I had 4 very disappointed kids. You can t really call it a zoo when there are no animals. When we paid to get in, the gal said the zebras were out but how are you not going to have an indoor exhibit to see them if you know they are put away a lot. I ve been to several zoos around the country and I would say to save your money and go to a real zoo.

this was disgrace to our community and these animals are neglected and are in horrible condition. these animals have no life and don t bring nothing but depression to my children i don t believe that any sort of animal should be in these conditions pls boycott the zoo with me today and don t not participate in this cruel act.

Awesome fun place with lots of exhibits. Super excited for the new area being prepared. Friendly staff and fun activities.

A wonderful day at the zoo. Nice facilities and the caretakers are wonderful folks. They truly care about the animals and they provide for them exceptionally well. Many times a day you can get up close and personal with the caretakers and the animals. The caretakers are very knowledgeable and explain what they do with the animals. A very nice attraction in El Paso.

It was a great experience for a small zoo. Several different animals you wouldn't see at a normal big city zoo. We went right as they opened and it was cool outside and not too crowded. Thumbs up from this family!

They ve made a lot of great updates in the past decade, lots of fun for little ones!

Decent. We went when it was quite hot out so the animals were all resting in the shade and hard to see. We hung around until they started feeding them so we could actually see some of them. As to be expected drinks and such was expensive but many people had wagons with coolers. Part if it was under construction.

Love going here, this zoo is very forward thinking in allowing animals near extinction or somewhere on the endangered listing to thrive for replacement back into their habitats. Fun for the whole family and they're still developing new areas so plenty to see. Get a membership and enjoy this place many times!

Same old El Paso Zoo. If you have seen it once you haven't missed much.

It has expanded so much. Love the expansion in African section.

Had a great time! Definitely recommend going during the off season since it's so much quieter than going in summer!

They try hard and work with what they are given. But its no san diego zoo and if youre an animal lover you may feel sorry for quite a few of the animals. Overall its a good experience for the kids.

Worst zoo I have ever been to, most of the exhibits empty, restaurants closed, have been through half and haven't even found anything to drink or eat

I love our zoo, the El Paso Zoo. I love to just go there to collect myself and relax. Everyone there are so helpful and friendly.

Nice, clean and animals seemed well. Fountains provided cooling station during another hot El Paso day.

This is a must see in El Paso! The El Paso Zoo is a great day trip for adults and kids. Tickets are reasonably priced and they actually have a lot of animals. There is a nice playground for any child ages 2-12 and they have a small train that gives an exclusive look at some of exhibits for a little extra cost. Overall, I was impressed with the zoo the handful of times I've gone, A+

We took some kids from school and it was awesome they enjoyed it very much!

Facinated with the turtles of the smallest to the giants

What a treasure! I hadn't been to the zoo in years. The animals and enclosures are in great shape. Even on hot days, its a dry heat and it feel nice with the shade they have from the trees. Splash pad for the kids.

Excellent place to take your children, the place is very well looked after and the animals look healthy ... I recommend it!

Really cool but they really need to cool it with the construction past 3 years ive gone every time its under construction in an area very infuriating plus most animals hide and look miserable

My family and I had an awesome time at the May the 4th event. Super cool. Loved that they recognized it. We had a great time.

Had fun and like new things on the zoo and new things coming

The zoo is always a pleasant place to spend time, especially when you have children. In addition to the main attraction (the animals) there is research station where children can learn more about conservation and the African savannah. Also they have a play area with slides, a splash pad in the summer, and a small train ride around a portion of the park (using the train is an additional charge). The zoo keepers have certain schedules where they are there to show the animals to the public and answer questions as well as some live feedings and exhibitions. I would recommend this place highly to other families.

The Zoo was amazing! I loved it. Just as one loves a puppy thats just out of the womb. With its little puppy head and puppy feet, walking all wobbly making cute little antics and noises as it explores its new found life...

Fun, a place to take your kids to know live species

My 10 year old loves it and all the animals! The water park is great and staff are super friendly! I just wish the zoo was bigger!

The El Paso Zoo is okay if you've never been to another zoo. The saddest part of this place is the elephant exhibit; they are such smart and social creatures, why are they swaying and all alone in such a tiny space?

The food in cafeterias are expensive and there are very few animals. I think that in the future zoos will have to disappear. It is a prison for animals ..

Such a huge change from the past few years! Once the chihuahuan desert opened up, the zoo looked amazing. The jungle gym was a huge hit with my 2 kids. One area for children 4 and under and the adult one has 2 levels! The zoo finally had sea lion shows as well as orangutans feeding. Huge difference! Hope the zoo gets more attractions in the near future, but as a long time zoo member, I finally feel it's worth the trip to come and spend the day at the El Paso zoo!

The zoo is getting bigger... My kids love the house tree. We have the membership and we go more than 5 times a year. It's super fun even.

Very nice place to pace with the family and that the children enjoy I recommend it :)

I love all the events and new things they have coming to the zoo its small but great for the family

Always love visiting the zoo, every time is something different and we always enjoy having family day here. Bought the year pass that includes other zoo across the USA so that s a perk as well when traveling this summer and anytime.

Came in from out of town for the Beto launch rally and went to the Brew At The Zoo event. It was amazing!

I have visited it several times and this last time I did not see as many animals as the other times, the place was bursting (it was easter) the endless rows to be able to buy food, the high prices

My family enjoyed it so very much. Our town doesn't have a zoo no where as big. I thought the prices are great!

Great exhibits. Good eats in the Cafe. We love the splash pad.

Feeding the giraffe is a fun experience. Lots of walking. Its nice you can take your own little cooler with snacks and drinks.

It was great. Seeing all the animals was fun. Was able to meet Santa at the zoo!

It was an awesome experience at the El Paso zoo yesterday. There have been many good changes made to the zoo it felt like we were out of town it was so beautiful.

We were expecting more for the price we paid. I wish the exhibits were more friendly towards disabled people, I do appreciate the ramps for wheel chairs but what good is it if you have to stand up in order to see into the exhibits. The train ride should be covered with the entrance fee at least until there are more animals to see. The bird show was great and the play area was nice. I understand that it is expensive to run a zoo but PLEASE take the disabled community into consideration, children with special needs love the zoo too.

Great place for the kids to have fun and share with family and friends!

The El Paso Zoo is modestly sized, but it's clear the staff tries very hard to entertain new comers and members by varying the experience. There is a variety of exhibits, categorized by area of the world, and includes a walk-through aviary which was a hit with my kids. There were a few animals which weren't out due to medical reasons, but that was clearly articulated by the zoo using signs. There's a splash pad, a fairly large park, and a carousel (warning: it closes at three). The concessions could use a little work; my opinion is they need a little more variety. Overall, the El Paso Zoo provides a safe, clean, family-friendly experience that is engaging for children and their parents. I recommend the memberships for families. They can be purchased on site at the guest services to the right of the main entrance.

Not the best zoo, but it works I guess. Be sure to bring a umbrella, it s too damn hot outside.

one giraffe left from the three they used to have. he didnt even want to eat the $3 lettuce leaf we bought from the zoo. its slightly refreshed from a few years ago but the animals look poorly cared for.

I loved it had fun with the family and the kids loved it the zoo has changed a lot since I was a lil kid