I love to take our children to the zoo but I really think Houston has to do something to make it better. I notice how we can spend tax dollars on so many other things; maybe we could spread a little... More >
I love to take our children to the zoo but I really think Houston has to do something to make it better. I notice how we can spend tax dollars on so many other things; maybe we could spread a little here. Even some of the animals look fed up... hopefully the work that they are putting in will make it a better experience.
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After going to other Zoos in the country the Houston Zoo really was not what I expected. The whole zoo just looked like it needed a lot of work. The area was kind of dirty and many of the animals... More >
After going to other Zoos in the country the Houston Zoo really was not what I expected. The whole zoo just looked like it needed a lot of work. The area was kind of dirty and many of the animals had been moved to another exhibit. The children's zoo was closed altho im sure it probably was not all that. The staff is very friendly and know all your questions so that really did help. The park outside the zoon and the area the zoo is in is really fun. It is a great place to have a picnic and spend some time with your family. The zoo itself really did make you wish for more. If you have never been to a zoo before then this is a good zoo but once you have seen better it makes you wish the Houston zoo had worked a little harder.
Pros: nice staff, parks are nice
Cons: Price, dirty, parking
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I love the Houston zoo! The last time I visited, I had my grandsons, ages 7 & 8 now. They had a blast!. I think we saw every animal and attraction in the park. We even had a picnic there; just... More >
I love the Houston zoo! The last time I visited, I had my grandsons, ages 7 & 8 now. They had a blast!. I think we saw every animal and attraction in the park. We even had a picnic there; just don't feed the birds. If you don't feed them, they won't come.
I particularly don't buy the food because of expense, but nevertheless, the Houston zoo is a great place to spend time with family friends or meet new friends.
Pros: Children friendly
Cons: The heat and humidy
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Right here in town, no long drives, and a beautiful place. The trees and grounds are lovely, the animals are fun, and the collection is quite interesting. No long lines, enthusiastic staff, and... More >
Right here in town, no long drives, and a beautiful place. The trees and grounds are lovely, the animals are fun, and the collection is quite interesting. No long lines, enthusiastic staff, and the animals are clearly well cared for.
Pros: No lines, Pretty setting, Convenient
Cons: Restrooms, Parking
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The zoo is a great place to spend an evening or part of a weekend. The grounds look great, the animals are totally awesome! It's a fun date place! You can even have a beer while you walk around and... More >
The zoo is a great place to spend an evening or part of a weekend. The grounds look great, the animals are totally awesome! It's a fun date place! You can even have a beer while you walk around and enjoy the ambience.
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The Zoo has transformed since it privatized a few years ago. I love the new Natural Encounters building. They've redone the bathrooms and everything seems cleaner. The employees are helpful and the... More >
The Zoo has transformed since it privatized a few years ago. I love the new Natural Encounters building. They've redone the bathrooms and everything seems cleaner. The employees are helpful and the animals awesome, as always. A wholesome, fun, day long experience for the price of a movie ticket--what a deal!
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This place is great for all the family to enjoy. Great service, great habitats...its just GREAT!!! More >
This place is great for all the family to enjoy. Great service, great habitats...its just GREAT!!!
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The Houston Zoo is rated as the best "free" attraction only Houston's Zoo is not free. It is only free if you are under 2 years old. More >
The Houston Zoo is rated as the best "free" attraction only Houston's Zoo is not free. It is only free if you are under 2 years old.
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I do not know why this was put into the catagory of free attractions because it is not free to go to the zoo. I think it should not be in the free attractions catagory.
Cons: prepay More >
I do not know why this was put into the catagory of free attractions because it is not free to go to the zoo. I think it should not be in the free attractions catagory.
Cons: prepay
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Needs more protection for the animals from visitors. More animal security
Pros: good parking, extra attraction near, not to pricey food
Cons: facilities for relief, to hard on handicappe More >
Needs more protection for the animals from visitors. More animal security
Pros: good parking, extra attraction near, not to pricey food
Cons: facilities for relief, to hard on handicappe
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