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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.
:::INFO ::: Return of the Dinosaurs Exhibit Opens March 15th thru July 6th

The Gladys Porter Zoo invites you to take a journey into the past. Visit prehistoric times at Return of the Dinosaurs. The exhibit features enormous, animated, robotic dinosaurs, static prehistoric reptiles , and dinosaur fossils. Dinoosaurs


::: 30th Year :::

2008 Marks the 30th Year for Zoo Summer Pass Programs

In 1978, the Gladys Porter Zoo embarked on a program to provide students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade an opportunity to visit the Zoo and learn about the fascinating world of animals. MORE


Frog Exhibit

Frog Exhibit Opens on Leap Day at the Zoo

The exhibit will feature poison dart frogs, giant toads and African bull frogs.The Gladys Porter Zoo along with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums member institutions will highlight 2008 as the Year of the Frog MORE


Summer Safari

Saturday Morning Fun & Summer Safari

What is your child doing Saturday morning? Why not spend time learning at the zoo? The Zoo is just the place for your little one. Make your child's summer activity plans, Summer Safari schedule now available. :: Summer Safari 08 schedule MORE

 

Adults: $9.00 Children (2-13) $6.00
Children under 2 free

Seniors (over 65): $7.50

Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
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