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  • Ocelot Run 5K / 1 Mile

    The Gladys Porter Zoo is back with their annual 5K and 1-mile fun run to support ocelot conservation. The Ocelot 5K Run will take place on March 5th starting at 7:30 a.m., and the 1-Mile fun run will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Gladys Porter Zoo. The 5K run will be timed and the route will take guests through some of the most popular areas around the Mitte Cultural District before leading them into the scenic Gladys Porter Zoo for the final stretch. The 1-mile route will take guests through a fun and colorful run around the Zoo.

    $35.00

  • 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.

  • Animal Play Day “Mother’s Day… M.O.M.”

    Join us for a Mother's Day themed Animal Play Day at the Orangutan Palapa. Participate in fun educational activities and coloring from 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Orangutan Palapa.  Our mother and daughter orangutan pair will be also receiving enrichment from their keepers at the following times: 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Orangutans are facing a crisis in the wild due to the loss of their rain forest home to make space for palm oil plantations. The cutting down and burning of the rain forest for these plantations leaves many orangutans homeless and/or orphaned. This event is free [...]

  • Brew at the Zoo

    Brew at the Zoo: Raise your glass for animal conservation! Presented by Whataburger The Gladys Porter Zoo invites you to Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 16th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with music until 11:00 p.m. Support your local Zoo and quench your thirst by sipping on specially selected premium and craft beer samples and delicious food tastings from amazing chefs and restaurants. Only a few of the top Rio Grande Valley restaurants will be competing in this “feast with the beasts.” The Zoo is working with L&F Distributors to curate a special selection of light beers that [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Animal Play Day “World Giraffe Day”

    What is World Giraffe Day? It is a world-wide day of recognition for the longest necked animal on the planet. Take part in World Giraffe Day, established by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. During World Giraffe Day, the Zoo will have our Giraffe Landing Feeding Experience open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 100% of the proceeds will go directly towards saving giraffes in Africa.  Kids can participate in activities like giraffe mask making, while learning about giraffe conservation. Giraffe are becoming one of the forgotten large mammals of the world. While everyone knows about the terrible waves of elephant poaching [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Brownsville Appreciation Days

    Its Brownsville Discount Days at Gladys Porter Zoo, this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—September 11th, 12th, and 13th! Brownsville residents can enjoy the Zoo for just two dollars per person. That's right—get up close with our new emus, see the gorillas, and even ride the new Soaring Eagle Zipline.  Just show proof of residency at the gate!

  • Lower Valley Appreciation Days

    It's Lower Valley Discount Days at Gladys Porter Zoo, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 18th, 19th, and 20th! Residents from Cameron and Willacy County can enjoy the Zoo for just six dollars per adult and four dollars per child! That's right—get up close with our new emus, see the gorillas, and even ride the new Soaring Eagle Zipline.  Just show proof of residency at the gate! All residents living in the Lower Valley will be able to visit the Zoo for the special admission price. The Lower Valley includes: Arroyo City, Bayview, Bluetown, Brownsville, Calaboz, Carricitos, Combes, El Ranchito, Harlingen, La [...]