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  • Salute to the Troops

    The Gladys Porter Zoo staff would like to salute the brave men and women who have served our country by offering them a special discounted admission rate this Veteran’s Day Weekend. From November 7th to 11th, the Gladys Porter Zoo will host A Salute to Our Troops Appreciation Days in honor of all current and former military members. From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., military members and their families will receive a discounted admission price of $6.00 per adult (ages 14+) and $4.00 per child (ages 2 to 13). To receive the discounted rate, visitors must present a military ID, retiree [...]

  • Wild Tales

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    Wild Tales Inspires Young Readers Gladys Porter Zoo Hosts Annual Literacy Event The Gladys Porter Zoo is excited to invite the public to Wild Tales, presented by Chick-fil-A. This fun, family-friendly event promotes literacy and will be held on November 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wild Tales will feature book readings by guest storytellers and authors, animal presentations, arts and crafts, keeper chats, face painting, free book giveaways (while supplies last) and more!  Guests who attend Wild Tales can listen to live readings of Tina the Tortoise-Tina la Tortuga bilingual book. The book will be read by retired educator, author and [...]