Texas Zoos

 

Abilene Zoological Gardens

Abilene Zoological Gardens is a small zoo located in Abilene, Texas. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It houses over 1,000 animals from around the globe. The zoo features a herpetarium called the “Creepy Crawler... Read more


Austin Zoo

Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is a rescue zoo located in Austin, Texas. The main mission of this zoo is to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need, as well as to educated people. Currently, it houses more than 300 animals... Read more


Bear Creek Pioneers Park Zoo

Bear Creek Pioneers Park is a 2,154-acre park located in Houston, Texas. Inside the park is a small zoo that houses animals including buffaloes, ostrich and emus. It also has an aviary which contains different species of birds. The park... Read more


Caldwell Zoo

Caldwell Zoo is an 85-acre animal facility located in Tyler, Texas. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It is home to more than 2,000 animals from around the world. They feature several animal exhibits including... Read more


Cameron Park Zoo

Cameron Park Zoo is a 52-acre zoo located in Waco, Texas. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The zoo features several animal exhibits like the Gibbon Island where you can encounter white-handed gibbons, the African... Read more


Dallas Zoo

Dallas Zoo is a 106-acre animal facility locate in Dallas, Texas. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). The zoo offers an exciting journey through wildlife habitats... Read more


El Paso Zoo

El Paso Zoo is a 35- acre family zoo located in El Paso, Texas. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It features animals from Africa, Asia and the Americas. They offer scheduled animal encounters... Read more


Ellen Trout Zoo

Ellen Trout Zoo is a 15-acre zoo located in Lufkin, Texas. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It features animals such as jaguar, Russel’s viper, Galapagos Tortoise, spectacled owl, alligator and river otter. Ellen... Read more


Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth Zoo is a 64-acre zoo located in Fort Worth, Texas. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It is home to nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. The zoo has 12 permanent exhibits: Penguins,... Read more


Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a 1,700-acre research facility that helps in the conservation of endangered species. Currently, it is home to over 1,000 animals representing 50 different species. The main attraction of this zoo is the 9.5 mile driving... Read more


Frank Buck Zoo

Frank Buck Zoo is a small zoo located in Gainesville, Texas. It features a mile long path that is accessible for handicaps and strollers. The path has elevated walkways where you can observe kangaroos, giraffes and zebras. The zoo offers... Read more


Gladys Porter Zoo

Gladys Porter Zoo is a 31-acre zoo/botanical garden located in Brownsville, Texas. It is home to approximately 400 animals, including 47 endangered species. The zoo features different animal and plant exhibits like the Tropical America, the Herpetarium, Bear Grottos &... Read more


Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo is a 55-acre animal facility located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas. It is home to more than 6,000 animals from 900 different species. The zoo features different exhibits of animals groups like birds, reptiles and amphibians and... Read more


International Exotic Feline Sanctuary

International Exotic Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit corporation located and was founded in Boyd, Texas. The main mission of this corporation is the care and welfare of its animals and the education of the public about their needs. This animal... Read more


Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is a 400-acre zoo located in New Braunfels, Texas. It is home to over 500 animals like lemurs, kangaroos, camels, zebras, gazelles and giraffe. The zoo features “The Drive-Thru”, where visitors can tour the entire facility... Read more


San Antonio Zoo

San Antonio Zoo And Aquarium is a 35- acre animal facility located in San Antonio, Texas. This zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It has a collection of over 3,500 animals from 750 species. It... Read more


Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch

Sharkosa Wildlife Ranch is a non-profit ranch located in Pilot Point, Texas. It is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It currently houses 130 animals including capuchin monkeys, red ruffed lemurs, American black bear, Grevy zebras and white... Read more


The Texas Zoo

The Texas Zoo is a small animal park located in Victoria, Texas. It is home to over 150 animals, both Native Texas and exotic species. The zoo features a petting zoo, walk-through aviary and daily animal programs  that provide opportunity... Read more