Events

SpaceX Sponsors Free Community Day at Gladys Porter Zoo Enjoy Autumn Weather and Explore El Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco Free zoo admission tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 4,000 guests at the SpaceX tent on Saturday, October 24. With cooler fall temperatures offering the perfect backdrop for an outdoor outing, Gladys Porter Zoo is pleased to partner with SpaceX for a Community Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Thanks to the generous support of SpaceX, the first 4,000 guests to visit the SpaceX tent set up directly in front of the Zoo’s main entrance will [...]

The 35th Annual Boo at the Zoo, presented by McDonald’s, is back and ready to deliver a ghoulish good time at this alternative way to trick-or-treat, perfect for kids, teens and families alike! With clear, fully open pathways across our event grounds, this beloved community tradition promises a smooth, spooky, and exciting Halloween celebration for the whole family  Boo at the Zoo is set for Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 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. [...]

Gladys Porter Zoo Honors Military Families with "Salute to Our Troops" Discount Days Nov. 6–8 & Nov. 11 In celebration of Veterans Day, active-duty service members, veterans, and their families receive discounted $6 adult and $4 child admission, plus a chance to explore new zoo exhibits In celebration of Veterans Day, the Gladys Porter Zoo is expressing its deep gratitude to the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces by offering special discounted admission during its annual Salute to Our Troops Appreciation Days. This year, military members and their families can take advantage of discounted entry over a four-day [...]