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  • Kids Appreciation Day

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    22nd Annual Kids Appreciation Day Presented by H-E-B Join us at the Gladys Porter Zoo for our 22nd Annual Kids Appreciation Day! Designed to give Rio Grande Valley families a fun, educational day together while preparing for the upcoming school year, this event features free backpack giveaways, interactive learning stations, raffles, and new zoo attractions. Event Overview & Admission Details Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Gladys Porter Zoo | Brownsville, Texas Admission Discounts & Special Passes H-E-B Coupon: Pick up a "Child Free with Paid Adult" admission coupon (for ages 2–13) at any H-E-B [...]

  • Brownsville Discount Days

    Save Big During Gladys Porter Zoo Discount Weekends! Gladys Porter Zoo shows their appreciation to the community by offering special discount admission prices for select weekends only. Guests can enjoy incredible savings from 62 to 89 percent off regular admission rates and step into the Zoo’s newest, wildly immersive attractions! Wild Explorer VR Experience brings global wildlife up close, while the canopy skywalk in El Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco puts you directly beneath roaming ocelots. Admission for Brownsville residents will be only $2.00 per adult or child on September 11th, 12th and 13th, offered in special appreciation of the City of [...]

  • Lower Valley Appreciation Days

    Save Big During Gladys Porter Zoo Discount Weekends! Gladys Porter Zoo shows their appreciation to the community by offering special discount admission prices for select weekends only. Guests can enjoy incredible savings off regular admission rates and step into the Zoo’s newest, wildly immersive attractions! Wild Explorer VR Experience brings global wildlife up close, while the canopy skywalk in El Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco puts you directly beneath roaming ocelots. On September 18th, 19th and 20th, Lower Valley Discount Days will be held for residents of Cameron County, Willacy County and Matamoros, Mexico. Admission will be $6.00 per adult (ages 14+) [...]

  • Upper Valley Appreciation Days

    Save Big During Gladys Porter Zoo Discount Weekends! Gladys Porter Zoo shows their appreciation to the community by offering special discount admission prices for select weekends only. Guests can enjoy incredible savings off regular admission rates and step into the Zoo’s newest, wildly immersive attractions! Wild Explorer VR Experience brings global wildlife up close, while the canopy skywalk in El Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco puts you directly beneath roaming ocelots. Upper Valley residents can take advantage of this discount on October 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. The admission rate will be $6.00 per adult and $4.00 per child for those living [...]

  • Boo at the Zoo

    The Gladys Porter Zoo will hold “Boo at the Zoo” celebration Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Become a Zoo member and you are eligible to come in early during the members’ only hour from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come out for a ghoulish good time at this alternative way to trick-or-treat – perfect for kids, teens and families alike! Boo at the Zoo guests of all ages are encouraged to come out in their favorite Halloween costumes. There will be more than 50 different game and treat stations. Concessions Zoo Concessions will [...]

  • Out of Valley Discount Days

    Brownsville is Your Wild Weekend Hotspot Plan a trip to Brownsville on the weekend of November 7th and take advantage of the biggest discount of the year at Gladys Porter Zoo, jam out at the Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival and get discounts to area attractions in the Mitte Cultural District. Stay in Brownsville Support the Gladys Porter Zoo and book your hotel stay in Brownsville using the link below. https://arestravel.com/hotel/list/6016/m3435 Discount Days at Gladys Porter Zoo Gladys Porter Zoo will have special discount admission prices for Out-of-Rio Grande Valley residents on November 6th, 7th, and 8th. Guests can rack up some [...]

  • 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 [...]