It’s Upper Valley Discount Days at Gladys Porter Zoo, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the 9th, 10th and 11th of October! Residents from Hidalgo and Starr 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!
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 [...]
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. [...]
500 E Ringgold St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: (956) 546-7187
Email: info@gpz.org
Web: Gladys Porter Zoo
