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. [...]

The Gladys Porter Zoo staff would like to salute the brave men and women who have served our country by offering them a special discounted admission rate this Veteran’s Day Weekend. From November 6th thru the 8th & on the 11th, the Gladys Porter Zoo will host A Salute to Our Troops Appreciation Days in honor of all current and former military members. From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., military members and their families will receive a discounted admission price of $6.00 per adult (ages 14+) and $4.00 per child (ages 2 to 13). To receive the discounted rate, visitors must [...]