No pets are allowed on Zoo grounds for the safety of the animals and the guests. Outside drinks besides water are permitted in the zoo. Visitors should note that the Coyote Cafe, the Asian Grille, Pizzooria, Dippin' Dots, and various extra food carts are closed and are re-open during peak visitation times. The Oasis (main concession stand) and Lion's Pride (concession stand) are often the only food stands open, but many beverage vending machines are available throughout the area. Cycles of any kind are not permitted in the location.įor visitors' convenience, concession stands are available with a wide variety of food and beverage options. Hotels near Gladys Porter Zoo: (4.96 km) Homewood Suites by Hilton Brownsville (1.19 km) OYO Cameron Historic Hotel Brownsville I-69E (3.67 km) Best Western Hotel Plaza Matamoros (1.44 km) Colonial Hotel (7. Guests are encouraged to bring their wheelchair, stroller or wagon. 534 reviews 1 of 29 things to do in Brownsville Zoos Closed now 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visit website Call Email Write a review About The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological and botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation, healthy outdoor recreation and research.

If guests need a wheelchair, they are available for rent at the Zoofari Market Gift Shop. With 31 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,600 animals, the Gladys. The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. Group rates are also available.Īll facilities within the zoo are accessible by wheelchair. The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. Through her travels, she saw the plight of wildlife and how certain animals were becoming endangered, and she wanted to build a zoo. The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. Sams, who was the first person to ever work for JCPenney and the founder of the Earl C.

Children ages 2 – 13 pay $9.50, and seniors 65 and over receive a discounted admission cost of $12.50. 129,450 likes 1,446 talking about this 399,226 were here. Regular admission for adults ages 14 – 64 is $15.50. Once on the Zoo grounds, guests can stay until dusk. Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. During the spring and summer, the zoo is open daily, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. Check availability on hotels close to Gladys Porter Zoo.

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