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  • Bunny Corral & Easter Animal Playday

    Easter Fun at the Gladys Porter Zoo During Easter weekend, hop on over to the Gladys Porter Zoo! From April 4th & 5th, visitors can enjoy the annual Bunny Corral and Animal Play Day. Guests can visit the Bunny Corral, which will be across from Small World! Zoo staff will set up a cozy corral These adorable bunnies will be available to pet on April 4th & 5th from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Docents and Zoo staff will be at hand to answer any questions about these furry creatures. Zookeepers will be conducting an Animal Play Day on April 5th. [...]

  • Party For the Planet

    Gladys Porter Zoo 500 E Ringgold St,, BROWNSVILLE, TX, United States

    Party for the Planet is the Zoo’s celebration of Earth Day where we bring eco-conscious members of the community together to help share the message of conservation.  From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Zoo will spotlight conservation with fun activities, face painting, and contests for children. Local organizations will also be present to discuss the importance of going green and how visitors can help preserve the Earth’s resources for a better environment. Again this year, we will have activities for Girl Scouts to help them accomplish 90 to 100% of their badge requirements.

  • Brownsville Appreciation Weekend

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    Gladys Porter Zoo Celebrates "Brownsville Appreciation Weekend" to Honor Vital City Partnership From the modernization of essential water and wastewater infrastructure to the visionary investment in the Zoo’s Master Plan, the City of Brownsville has been an indispensable partner in the Gladys Porter Zoo’s forward momentum. As a heartfelt thank you for this steadfast support and the City's commitment to the Zoo’s comprehensive redevelopment, the Zoo is proud to host Brownsville Appreciation Weekend on May 8th, 9th, and 10th. "The progress we are seeing today, including the revitalization of our existing habitats and the critical infrastructure grants that keep our gates [...]

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  • Brew at the Zoo

    Brew at the Zoo 2026 The Ultimate Wildlife Conservation Fundraiser Presented by Whataburger Join Gladys Porter Zoo and presenting sponsor Whataburger for the 12th Annual Brew at the Zoo in Brownsville, Texas! This 21+ event combines craft beer, local flavors, and high-energy entertainment to support vital wildlife conservation efforts. Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Live music continues until 11:00 p.m.) Location: Gladys Porter Zoo, Brownsville, Texas Experience the Feast with the Beasts Sample a curated selection of 24 premium and craft beers from L&F Distributors while 24 of the Rio Grande Valley’s best restaurants compete [...]

  • Ridley Rush

    You are invited to join us for our 10th Annual Ridley Rush 5K/1-Mile Walk/Run presented by Chick-Fil-A.  This family fun run aims to raise awareness for the endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle.  The Ridley Rush route will take you through the beautiful and scenic Mitte Cultural District and Gladys Porter Zoo as you experience what a baby sea turtle must endure in its rush to the ocean. As federal and state funds have dwindled over the years, this direct funding has become mission-critical to sustain Kemp’s Ridley Project and provide support to other sea turtle projects. The Kemp’s Ridley Project has both [...]

  • Kids Appreciation Day

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    Your favorite back-to-school event is here! H-E-B presents Kids Appreciation Day at Gladys Porter Zoo! During Kids Appreciation Day, the first 1,000 children at the passport station will receive a backpack filled with school supplies! The passport will take them on an adventure throughout the Zoo where they can visit crafts and fun activities centered around this year's theme, New World monkeys. Plus stop by our exhibitor tables focusing on health and wellness, safety, animal conservation, and more. Once your child's passport is full, they can enter a raffle to win an array of prizes like new bikes, backpacks filled with [...]

  • Wild Tales

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    One of the highest zoo attendance days for November is the day we hold our literacy event, Wild Tales. Over 3,000 people are present for the literacy and reading activities. The live animals and children’s book authors are the two main draws to the event. Over 1,000 children’s books are given out free to young readers. The Zoo also offers a discounted school admission rate for all guests on this day: $6.00 for elementary and middle school students, $6.00 for high school and college students, and $7.00 for adults. The event is free with paid Zoo admission. Members get in free. [...]