When is Houston Zoo open?
Every day, 9 AM–4 PM.
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Houston Zoo
- 4.643k reviews
- $$
- Closed now
Houston Zoo offers a lively, family-oriented experience with expansive habitats and engaging animal encounters. Specialties include immersive exhibits, educational programs, and well-maintained walking trails — expect interactive viewing opportunities, seasonal events, and café stops throughout. Visit for up-close wildlife viewing, easy strolls through themed gardens, and a full day of exploration suitable for all ages.
Quick answers
Houston Zoo in short
When is the best time to visit Houston Zoo?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
How much does Houston Zoo cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Houston Zoo?
6200 Hermann Park Dr,Houston, TX 77030.
Right now · 4:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
82°
Clear
- Feels
- 87°
- Rain
- 1%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 5pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- sundayToday
- 9 AM–4 PM
Where and how
- 1 Houston Zoo
- 2 Hermann Park Lake Plaza · 2 min
- 3 Japanese Garden · 7 min
- 4 Burke Baker Planetarium · 10 min
- 5 Houston museum of natural History · 11 min
Good to know
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 43k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Nature walks
- Weekend outings
- Wildlife viewing
- Walking trails
- Playgrounds
The feel
- Lively
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Couples
Around Texas Medical Center
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time