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The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 26 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,600 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife.
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Winter Texan Walking Tours January – Mid-March

The Gladys Porter Zoo’s docents will offer walking tours around the Zoo grounds to Winter Texan visitors, starting the first week of January 2010. These hour-long walking tours are held every Tuesday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m MORE


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Winter Texan Discount Day – Wednesday, February 3rd

The Gladys Porter Zoo invites all Rio Grande Valley Winter Texans to “Winter Texan Discount Day” on Wednesday, February 3rd. Winter Texans will be able to enter the Zoo at a discounted rate with proof of out of state residence. MORE


Play Day

Animal Play Day -Sunday, March 7th

Come watch as zookeepers give our animals a special enrichment item to "play" with. See animals interact with new toys, foods, sights and smells.  Prizes for correct animal behavior observations. MORE


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Saturday Safari - Saturday Morning Fun!

Enroll your child for Saturday Safari at the Zoo! You can join, too! You should pre-register to reserve your spots. Zoo tour is included in each class. MORE

 

Adults: $9.50 Children (2-13) $6.50
Children under 2 free

Seniors (over 65): $8.00

Monday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m
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