I enjoy taking the kids to the zoo, especially on a weekday when it is not too crowded. Even in the heat, you can cool off in some of the buildings. Last summer they put in a "splash pad" in the... More

I enjoy taking the kids to the zoo, especially on a weekday when it is not too crowded. Even in the heat, you can cool off in some of the buildings. Last summer they put in a "splash pad" in the children's section. Riding the large and beautiful carousel is always a highlight of the trip. The zoo is now under private ownership. This has increased the admission and membership fees, but there seem to be alot of improvements. My only concern is explain the animals that have died to my kids... a baby elephant, a baby giraffe, a male lion, and a rhino.
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Houston Zoo is not my favorite urban zoo ever. I found it too small and the animals seemed to be in some very cramped quarters. It was sort of depressing. That said, they have been working on an... More

Houston Zoo is not my favorite urban zoo ever. I found it too small and the animals seemed to be in some very cramped quarters. It was sort of depressing. That said, they have been working on an extensive renovation for quite some time, so it looks better every time you go there. They've put in an absolutely beautiful carosel you'll want to check out.
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We went to this zoo a few years ago and never went back because it was just a bunch of chainlink fence. I felt so sorry for all the animals. We decided to go back this past summer since we moved... More

We went to this zoo a few years ago and never went back because it was just a bunch of chainlink fence. I felt so sorry for all the animals. We decided to go back this past summer since we moved here and were very pleasantly surprised. They have done a ton of remodeling and this is a very nice zoo now!
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I love this zoo. It is fun to wander along the paths and get lost in the day. I love the sea lion exhibit...they are too much fun! They also have a good area just for childeren. The snake exhibit is... More

I love this zoo. It is fun to wander along the paths and get lost in the day. I love the sea lion exhibit...they are too much fun! They also have a good area just for childeren. The snake exhibit is also pretty large. The prices are right and it is a great place to go on a pretty day. Don't forget to ride the train!
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Although I didn't enjoy the zoo because it was really hot, my cousins (kids) were delighted. They loved seeing the monkeys and the other animals. Be sure to bring plenty snacks and cold... More

Although I didn't enjoy the zoo because it was really hot, my cousins (kids) were delighted. They loved seeing the monkeys and the other animals. Be sure to bring plenty snacks and cold water. I thought that one thing they could improve on was making it more exciting. Just looking at animals isn't enough for me. Be sure to take plenty of pictures because it's something a person has to do, visit the zoo. I think going during the cooler weather would be better also.
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I expected the Houston zoo to be better than it actually was. They had a fairly large selection of animals, but the overall atmosphere of the zoo was lacking. It seemed somewhat dull compared to... More

I expected the Houston zoo to be better than it actually was. They had a fairly large selection of animals, but the overall atmosphere of the zoo was lacking. It seemed somewhat dull compared to other zoo's I have been to. However, this would still be a fun place to take your kids or take a class on a field trip. They have gift shops and tables outside where you can eat,etc. .
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THE HOUSTON ZOO IS WONDERFULL THIS TIME OF YEAR. THE ANIMALS ARE OUT, THE MOSQUITOS ARE HIDING, AND THE KIDS HAVE LOTS OF BREAKS. GO TO THE ADORABLE PETTING ZOO, OR RIDE THE DARLING TRAIN. THEY HAVE... More

THE HOUSTON ZOO IS WONDERFULL THIS TIME OF YEAR. THE ANIMALS ARE OUT, THE MOSQUITOS ARE HIDING, AND THE KIDS HAVE LOTS OF BREAKS. GO TO THE ADORABLE PETTING ZOO, OR RIDE THE DARLING TRAIN. THEY HAVE AT LEAST 2 OF EVERYTHING AND PRETTY UP CLOSE. WE LOVE THE HOUSTON ZOO LOCATED IN THE MEDICAL DISTRICT.
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Even though it was exquisitely hot and a lot of the animals were hiding from the heat, we thoroughly enjoyed the zoo. It is in the Medical Center area and was fairly easy to find. The exhibits... More

Even though it was exquisitely hot and a lot of the animals were hiding from the heat, we thoroughly enjoyed the zoo. It is in the Medical Center area and was fairly easy to find. The exhibits were all nice and they had a number of different animals. The signs were appropriate and helpful with information for many different levels. The kids area is awesome and when it cools down some, I plan to take the kids straight to this area first. They have a fountain area where the kids can splash around. They also have a playground, a petting zoo, and a number of other items for kids to play on. They also have a carousel and an air conditioned discoverey center!
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I first went to the zoo in the first grade field trip and love it. Went a few times since. But the last time I went was the 4th of July. I didn't realize that on holidays you get in free. ... More

I first went to the zoo in the first grade field trip and love it. Went a few times since. But the last time I went was the 4th of July. I didn't realize that on holidays you get in free. Everything had changed for the better. It was so pretty. The animals were amazing. They even have a petting zoo for the little ones.
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If you haven't been to the Houston Zoo in awhile nows the time to go! We took a break from going due to the lack of animals available for the kids to see. It was always a downer, no animals to view,... More

If you haven't been to the Houston Zoo in awhile nows the time to go! We took a break from going due to the lack of animals available for the kids to see. It was always a downer, no animals to view, they were easily bored! We have since gave it another try and this experience was fabulous. The kids had a great time! They have added a few more exhibits and really cleaned the place up. My kids really enjoyed the bald eagle presentation.Make it a point to see that! Recommend that you wear tennis shoes as this zoo is really spread out. Parking can be a challenge once the main lot fills up, so go early AM when all the animals are up feeding, thats a plus. Prices are a lot higher than I recalled, but the improvements make it worth it.
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