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I had the pleasure of coordinating employee appreciation event, and there was no better place to host it than the zoo. I was especially happy that my family was able to attend. Since I don't have children of my own, my nieces and nephews mean the world to me, and getting to share such a special day with them made it even more memorable. It was truly a beautiful day and an amazing experience from start to finish. Huge credit to the SA Zoo Events team, especially Jessica, Morgan, and Abigail, for creating such a wonderful and unforgettable event. I visit the zoo from time to time, and every visit brings something new and unique. It's always an experience in itself.
My kids have been counting down to the new gorilla exhibit, and it finally lived up to the hype. We were honestly pretty bummed when the elephants left, but this feels like a worthy replacement. We've always loved the giraffe feeding--still one of the best parts of the zoo--and the breakfast with the giraffes on Mother's and Father's Day has been a standout family tradition for us. Seeing the gorillas up close for the first time was something else. The glass gets you surprisingly close, and the overhead walkways give you multiple angles, so you're not just stuck in one spot. What really stood out though was how different each one felt--one was messing around with a pair of sunglasses (not sure how those got in there), while another was clearly the boss, making noise and tossing things around to make his presence known. Pictures don't do their size justice--they're massive in person. We ended up renewing our family membership after letting it lapse for a few years, which probably says it all. You can tell the zoo has been putting real effort into improving things, and it shows.
Finally the gorillas are here!!! You know I was there as soon as a local day popped up to see this exhibit at a fraction of the price. The zoo has something to stand on now. It's a pretty solid zoo for the size. The females and males are kept in separate areas.At around 9:45-10 am they move them to the outside exhibit. I would get a look at the lower and upper viewing areas to really see them all. The zoo was giving SA vibes with Selena playing at the entrance. As we passed by I noticed they have flamin hot popcorn now a San Antonio staple.
It was a great day for the zoo on January 15th. Weather was cool and you would get a breeze every once and awhile. We had a field trip for our granddaughter school. Plenty of kids running around, like plenty of animals to see. lol. We were really excited to go this time, the San Antonio Zoo, just got the gorilla enclosure, wow, it was amazing. The gorillas are awesome. I enjoy the Komodo dragons, they are my favorites. Plenty of monkeys, birds, reptiles. We don't get to see the lion, tigers and bears. This Zoo is cashless, but take quarters for the fish and bird feeders. They take quarters only. Bathrooms are clean, plenty of parking off site, I little walk away.
I have to say, while the San Antonio Zoo is on the smaller side of the many zoos I've been to across the country, it really does give quality over quantity! And with the new Congo Falls and its beautiful gorillas - I was truly impressed and enjoyed the newest addition!!! I'd recommend going on a cooler day as it's really hard to enjoy all the zoo has to offer if you're hot, sweaty and just miserable. We went on New Years morning after they opened - around noon-ish - and the weather was perfect! Mid to upper 60s and sunny - so it felt like low 70s. We saw more big cats on this visit than ever before in one sitting - and the tiger and jaguar were actually walking around (and not sleeping trying to stay cool, haha). They're such beautiful animals!! My little one LOVES that carousel and the wait is never more than 5 mins - love it! I also love the Giraffe feeding opp - and their neighbors rhinos and roomie Zebras were all roaming around. I love that area! We've also been to a couple birthday parties there for the little ones over the years, and they were also SO much fun and the employees engaging. SATX Zoo is definitely one of my favorites - small but mighty! And now with the Congo Falls, it's a must see! Even if you don't have kiddos, you'll enjoy the beautiful animals as an adult!
I can't recommend the San Antonio Zoo. We drove 4 & 1/2 hours and I am very disappointment. We paid $118 for 4 of us and it definitely wasn't worth the money or time. First, it was a long walk from the garage to the entrance. My mom has knee problems and it was too much for her. If you have any elderly friends or relatives, anyone with disabilities, drop them off first at the front and then find parking. Most of the animals weren't out at all, and there were so many areas that were closed or under maintenance. Didn't see any monkeys, bears. You have to pay to see the Kangaroos. Everything should be included in the admission price. I love taking pictures but I was able to take a few pictures of the structures and animals that were out. I see a lot of 5 star reviews but not sure why but it might be the ones that have children because it definitely is great for them but not adults only, I guess we came to visit on the wrong day but right now, I don't think there will be a 2nd time to find out. They should close down until everything is up and running so you can get your money worth.
Love the zoo! Went to check out the newest exhibit, Congo Falls! We had such a great time with family! Shout out to whoever manages the playlist! The music in the entrance and gift shop was great---we started dancing when Selena was played!
Óscar was great. He was very informative and gave us great customer service. Parking is free. There is a garage that is not too far from the entrance and there is also city parking. This zoo provides an opportunity to feed giraffes, feed birds, and to pet the kangaroos. I didn't get the chance to pet the kangaroos. The zoo is well taken care of and we were able to see the new gorilla exhibit. What I didn't like is they ran out of refrigerators magnets and I collect them everywhere I go. Overall the experience was good.
Nice zoo for the size of San Antonio. Several things are being upgraded. Took us 3 hours to do the entire zoo in March. The high temperature was 80 - so comfortable throughout. I recommend going left when you get in and do a clockwise circle and end up back where you start. In this way, you can do the cat grottos (which are shaded and a unique touch), go through the hippo building, and meander slowly up the hill to the new gorilla exhibit. There's giraffe feeding near there. Then you'll slowly come back downhill for the second half. Good play area for kids toward the end if you do it this way. Lots of places to sit down; lots of restrooms. Quite a variety of animals including some rarities like a babirusa. Most is outside, but there are about 5 small buildings for indoor animals. Stuff for all ages.
Zoo Boo for the win! A nice seasonal overlay with good theming makes an excellent excuse to visit the zoo during the "cooler" months. For a weekend, the crown was manageable. Only draw back of going off season is that some features are closed. However, that makes sense. We cannot wait for the new gorilla habitat to open up. It already looks so awesome.
The San Antonio Zoo was good fun. The only option was to purchase tickets online. In addition to our entry tickets (adult = $34.99, child admission = $29.99), I bought the green line fun passes ($25 per person) for me & my girls (grand total = $174.97). On 5.25.2025, we did everything except bond with the flamingos because they didn't really care about that and ride the train because it was closed. Our favorite excursion was feeding the nectar juice to the lorikeets. Such cute, sweet birds! It was a 97 degree F day so it was worth it to bring a few cold water bottles of our own then enter into cooler activities like the butterfly house, the 4D movie theatre (Astro Kid 4D: Mission to Explore), Beastro Restaurant, Zootennial Carousel, Discovery Playce (it's actually for toddlers, but we used the clean restrooms there), Friedrich Aquarium, and the Mariposa Market "for a Special Gift" which was a cheap bracelet. The zoo is expanding with "Congo Falls" arriving supposedly later in 2025, but it seems like an immense amount of work is still remains.
The San Antonio Zoo is a ton of fun and a great place to spend the day with kids and family. We frequent the SA Zoo quite often, and have annual passes. (Zoo hack #1 - the cost of the annual pass is nearly the same cost as the day pass for non-local folks, so we opted to get a whole year for the price of one day - also be on the look out for Black Friday specials and various promos around the year to leverage optimal savings on zoo pass purchases.) The zoo grounds are well spaced out and you don't feel like you are being toppled over by anyone even during busy, peak times. There are also plenty of activities around the year, including carousel rides (Zoo Hack #2 - carousel rides cost $3 per ride/per person for both kids and adults and that's adds up quickly when your kids want to ride the carousel a minimum of 3x per visit, therefore we opted to purchase the carousel rides as an upfront add-on to our annual passes, which is an option you select before you finalize your order online & if memory serves me right it came to $24/per year/per person for unlimited carousel rides, absolutely saves money for frequent riders!!) The holiday and seasonal festivities are especially enjoyable. Christmas at the zoo is very beautiful with lots of festive lights and the option to take photos with Santa Claus (at a premium cost though), and it all feels very nostalgic! There is a good variety of animals overall, but it can sometimes be hit or miss when it comes to actually seeing them regardless what time of day you arrive. On several visits, some of the larger animals like the lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras, rhinoceroses, and kangaroos were not visible, either because they were resting or put away early. That can be a little disappointing, especially for children who are excited to see them. Additionally the recent opening of Congo Falls was exciting to walk through and beautifully constructed, but it was also a disappointment since we didn't see any of the Gorillas. We did go toward the evening time on first visit to the opening of Congo Falls, which could have been a factor in why we missed the Gorillas, however we really couldn't see anything at all past the thick glass barricades since there was very poor lightening placement within the habitat that the Gorillas resided in. Therefore my suggestion would be to go before it gets dark since the San Antonio Zoo collectively is not well equipped with good lighting around the whole facility (unless it's the Christmas season then lighting is good on the walkways), but lighting is particularly insufficient where the animals reside and it gets hard to spot the animals as it inches closer to the evening time even when the animals are out and about roaming. That said, since the SA zoo typically closes at 5pm year around, with extended hours until 9:00 pm between November and January the issue around visibility is mainly a concern for the seasonal folks like ourself who do a bulk of our zoo adventures during the Christmas a season when hours are extended and the zoo is not well lit with nature sunlight. Furthermore, the zoo aquarium section is quaint and small but very nice, with seahorses and colorful fish that are fun to watch. My kids always enjoy that part. Overall, the SA zoo is a solid experience with good variety and family friendly activities. I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars mainly because animal visibility can be very inconsistent, and the food isn't that great either and relatively expensive, that said the SA zoo remains one of our top places we really enjoy visiting. Final zoo hack - buy one (1) reusable Congo Falls popcorn bucket, they are a bit pricey at $10.99 for the initial cost and get all popcorn refills moving forward for $1.99 using that bucket. My family and I use the same bucket for every visit, we just bring the original popcorn bucket we purchased at the zoo and refill it as many time as we want for $1.99 each time. This also goes (but at different price points) for their reusable Congo Falls cups - they range falls roughly between $11.99-$16.99 for the initial purchase of the cup depending if you are purchasing a soft drink (less cost for cup) or a Icee (higher cost for cup) and subsequently the cost of your drink refill using the reusable Congo Falls cup is a fraction of the cost then buying a new drink everytime. So don't forget your popcorn bucket and reusable drink cups to leverage major cost savings! I also suggest bringing your own water bottle because the cost of water at the zoo is also expensive. I usually take my 40oz Yeti since it keeps drinks cool all day and a backpack to carry miscellaneous items for ease of transport. Thx for tuning in y'all. Go have yourself some Zoo fun!
Came on a $8 locals day and enjoyed seeing the renovations at the zoo and the great way it's organized. Going through the ticketing was quick with my online code and the map is all electronic now. The best part is the return of the capybara and the coming Congo area that will have guerrillas. The zoo is neat and clean with lots of animals to see and many viewing areas. There's also an aquarium and area dedicated to birds and reptiles. I love that parking is free and available either under the bridge or across the street in the parking garage. You can easily spend 3-4 hours at the zoo.
Such a Vibe!!!!!! I can't believe that it took me so long to visit here. So far hands down this a been the best Zoo on my Zoo tour. I mean it's breath taking when you walk up to it. I love the details!!! They had a physical map!!! I'm old school so the digital is not for me. It was such an amazing opener when I saw the dinosaurs, I felt like I was at Jurassic park. This zoo is so organized They have several cooling stations or options to go indoors to cool off They have artists who did face painting or drawings of you. I loved the lounge, where adults could get an adult beverage. It feels so peaceful here!! The animals look happy and healthy. They have an Airbnb where you can stay with the giraffes. Overall this place exceeded my expectations. You can bring the fam or simply go on a date. Well done HEB and the Zoo!!! read more
One of my goals is to make it to all the Texas Metropolitan Zoo's. Dallas-Done, Forth Worth-Done, Houston-Done, Austin-TBD, San Antonio-Now Done! This will actually be the 3rd time to the SA zoo, but now it deserves a review specially for consistency. Parking is pretty easy to navigate and I'd say it's fairly close to the zoo. I would say they need to provide more disable parking options. Gorilla, Giraffes, Hippos, Crocodiles/Alligators, Rhinos, Black Bear, were the main attractions, especially with it being scorching hot! (I don't blame the other animals for not being out directly in the sun honestly) a plethora of exotic birds too! The gorilla was my favorite, the ones SA zoo has are super majestic looking and you get really great views of them too. It's easy to get around the zoo because there are a lot of signs that clearly tell you where to go, plus maps, and employees to assist. They have plenty of air conditioned areas and also water mist areas to get rehydrated and to take a break from the heat. They have a good number of eating stations to get something good to drink or eat. SA zoo gets a B+ for consistency and good number of animals! read more
I had the pleasure of coordinating employee appreciation event, and there was no better place to host it than the zoo. I was especially happy that my family was able to attend. Since I don't have children of my own, my nieces and nephews mean the world to me, and getting to share such a special day with them made it even more memorable. It was truly a beautiful day and an amazing experience from start to finish. Huge credit to the SA Zoo Events team, especially Jessica, Morgan, and Abigail, for creating such a wonderful and unforgettable event. I visit the zoo from time to time, and every visit brings something new and unique. It's always an experience in itself. read more
My kids have been counting down to the new gorilla exhibit, and it finally lived up to the hype. We were honestly pretty bummed when the elephants left, but this feels like a worthy replacement. We've always loved the giraffe feeding--still one of the best parts of the zoo--and the breakfast with the giraffes on Mother's and Father's Day has been a standout family tradition for us. Seeing the gorillas up close for the first time was something else. The glass gets you surprisingly close, and the overhead walkways give you multiple angles, so you're not just stuck in one spot. What really stood out though was how different each one felt--one was messing around with a pair of sunglasses (not sure how those got in there), while another was clearly the boss, making noise and tossing things around to make his presence known. Pictures don't do their size justice--they're massive in person. We ended up renewing our family membership after letting it lapse for a few years, which probably says it all. You can tell the zoo has been putting real effort into improving things, and it shows. read more
Finally the gorillas are here!!! You know I was there as soon as a local day popped up to see this exhibit at a fraction of the price. The zoo has something to stand on now. It's a pretty solid zoo for the size. The females and males are kept in separate areas.At around 9:45-10 am they move them to the outside exhibit. I would get a look at the lower and upper viewing areas to really see them all. The zoo was giving SA vibes with Selena playing at the entrance. As we passed by I noticed they have flamin hot popcorn now a San Antonio staple. read more
It was a great day for the zoo on January 15th. Weather was cool and you would get a breeze every once and awhile. We had a field trip for our granddaughter school. Plenty of kids running around, like plenty of animals to see. lol. We were really excited to go this time, the San Antonio Zoo, just got the gorilla enclosure, wow, it was amazing. The gorillas are awesome. I enjoy the Komodo dragons, they are my favorites. Plenty of monkeys, birds, reptiles. We don't get to see the lion, tigers and bears. This Zoo is cashless, but take quarters for the fish and bird feeders. They take quarters only. Bathrooms are clean, plenty of parking off site, I little walk away. read more
I have to say, while the San Antonio Zoo is on the smaller side of the many zoos I've been to across the country, it really does give quality over quantity! And with the new Congo Falls and its beautiful gorillas - I was truly impressed and enjoyed the newest addition!!! I'd recommend going on a cooler day as it's really hard to enjoy all the zoo has to offer if you're hot, sweaty and just miserable. We went on New Years morning after they opened - around noon-ish - and the weather was perfect! Mid to upper 60s and sunny - so it felt like low 70s. We saw more big cats on this visit than ever before in one sitting - and the tiger and jaguar were actually walking around (and not sleeping trying to stay cool, haha). They're such beautiful animals!! My little one LOVES that carousel and the wait is never more than 5 mins - love it! I also love the Giraffe feeding opp - and their neighbors rhinos and roomie Zebras were all roaming around. I love that area! We've also been to a couple birthday parties there for the little ones over the years, and they were also SO much fun and the employees engaging. SATX Zoo is definitely one of my favorites - small but mighty! And now with the Congo Falls, it's a must see! Even if you don't have kiddos, you'll enjoy the beautiful animals as an adult! read more
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I can't recommend the San Antonio Zoo. We drove 4 & 1/2 hours and I am very disappointment. We paid $118 for 4 of us and it definitely wasn't worth the money or time. First, it was a long walk from the garage to the entrance. My mom has knee problems and it was too much for her. If you have any elderly friends or relatives, anyone with disabilities, drop them off first at the front and then find parking. Most of the animals weren't out at all, and there were so many areas that were closed or under maintenance. Didn't see any monkeys, bears. You have to pay to see the Kangaroos. Everything should be included in the admission price. I love taking pictures but I was able to take a few pictures of the structures and animals that were out. I see a lot of 5 star reviews but not sure why but it might be the ones that have children because it definitely is great for them but not adults only, I guess we came to visit on the wrong day but right now, I don't think there will be a 2nd time to find out. They should close down until everything is up and running so you can get your money worth. read more
2 months ago
Love the zoo! Went to check out the newest exhibit, Congo Falls! We had such a great time with family! Shout out to whoever manages the playlist! The music in the entrance and gift shop was great---we started dancing when Selena was played! read more
Óscar was great. He was very informative and gave us great customer service. Parking is free. There is a garage that is not too far from the entrance and there is also city parking. This zoo provides an opportunity to feed giraffes, feed birds, and to pet the kangaroos. I didn't get the chance to pet the kangaroos. The zoo is well taken care of and we were able to see the new gorilla exhibit. What I didn't like is they ran out of refrigerators magnets and I collect them everywhere I go. Overall the experience was good. read more
Nice zoo for the size of San Antonio. Several things are being upgraded. Took us 3 hours to do the entire zoo in March. The high temperature was 80 - so comfortable throughout. I recommend going left when you get in and do a clockwise circle and end up back where you start. In this way, you can do the cat grottos (which are shaded and a unique touch), go through the hippo building, and meander slowly up the hill to the new gorilla exhibit. There's giraffe feeding near there. Then you'll slowly come back downhill for the second half. Good play area for kids toward the end if you do it this way. Lots of places to sit down; lots of restrooms. Quite a variety of animals including some rarities like a babirusa. Most is outside, but there are about 5 small buildings for indoor animals. Stuff for all ages. read more
Zoo Boo for the win! A nice seasonal overlay with good theming makes an excellent excuse to visit the zoo during the "cooler" months. For a weekend, the crown was manageable. Only draw back of going off season is that some features are closed. However, that makes sense. We cannot wait for the new gorilla habitat to open up. It already looks so awesome. read more
The San Antonio Zoo was good fun. The only option was to purchase tickets online. In addition to our entry tickets (adult = $34.99, child admission = $29.99), I bought the green line fun passes ($25 per person) for me & my girls (grand total = $174.97). On 5.25.2025, we did everything except bond with the flamingos because they didn't really care about that and ride the train because it was closed. Our favorite excursion was feeding the nectar juice to the lorikeets. Such cute, sweet birds! It was a 97 degree F day so it was worth it to bring a few cold water bottles of our own then enter into cooler activities like the butterfly house, the 4D movie theatre (Astro Kid 4D: Mission to Explore), Beastro Restaurant, Zootennial Carousel, Discovery Playce (it's actually for toddlers, but we used the clean restrooms there), Friedrich Aquarium, and the Mariposa Market "for a Special Gift" which was a cheap bracelet. The zoo is expanding with "Congo Falls" arriving supposedly later in 2025, but it seems like an immense amount of work is still remains. read more
The San Antonio Zoo is a ton of fun and a great place to spend the day with kids and family. We frequent the SA Zoo quite often, and have annual passes. (Zoo hack #1 - the cost of the annual pass is nearly the same cost as the day pass for non-local folks, so we opted to get a whole year for the price of one day - also be on the look out for Black Friday specials and various promos around the year to leverage optimal savings on zoo pass purchases.) The zoo grounds are well spaced out and you don't feel like you are being toppled over by anyone even during busy, peak times. There are also plenty of activities around the year, including carousel rides (Zoo Hack #2 - carousel rides cost $3 per ride/per person for both kids and adults and that's adds up quickly when your kids want to ride the carousel a minimum of 3x per visit, therefore we opted to purchase the carousel rides as an upfront add-on to our annual passes, which is an option you select before you finalize your order online & if memory serves me right it came to $24/per year/per person for unlimited carousel rides, absolutely saves money for frequent riders!!) The holiday and seasonal festivities are especially enjoyable. Christmas at the zoo is very beautiful with lots of festive lights and the option to take photos with Santa Claus (at a premium cost though), and it all feels very nostalgic! There is a good variety of animals overall, but it can sometimes be hit or miss when it comes to actually seeing them regardless what time of day you arrive. On several visits, some of the larger animals like the lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras, rhinoceroses, and kangaroos were not visible, either because they were resting or put away early. That can be a little disappointing, especially for children who are excited to see them. Additionally the recent opening of Congo Falls was exciting to walk through and beautifully constructed, but it was also a disappointment since we didn't see any of the Gorillas. We did go toward the evening time on first visit to the opening of Congo Falls, which could have been a factor in why we missed the Gorillas, however we really couldn't see anything at all past the thick glass barricades since there was very poor lightening placement within the habitat that the Gorillas resided in. Therefore my suggestion would be to go before it gets dark since the San Antonio Zoo collectively is not well equipped with good lighting around the whole facility (unless it's the Christmas season then lighting is good on the walkways), but lighting is particularly insufficient where the animals reside and it gets hard to spot the animals as it inches closer to the evening time even when the animals are out and about roaming. That said, since the SA zoo typically closes at 5pm year around, with extended hours until 9:00 pm between November and January the issue around visibility is mainly a concern for the seasonal folks like ourself who do a bulk of our zoo adventures during the Christmas a season when hours are extended and the zoo is not well lit with nature sunlight. Furthermore, the zoo aquarium section is quaint and small but very nice, with seahorses and colorful fish that are fun to watch. My kids always enjoy that part. Overall, the SA zoo is a solid experience with good variety and family friendly activities. I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars mainly because animal visibility can be very inconsistent, and the food isn't that great either and relatively expensive, that said the SA zoo remains one of our top places we really enjoy visiting. Final zoo hack - buy one (1) reusable Congo Falls popcorn bucket, they are a bit pricey at $10.99 for the initial cost and get all popcorn refills moving forward for $1.99 using that bucket. My family and I use the same bucket for every visit, we just bring the original popcorn bucket we purchased at the zoo and refill it as many time as we want for $1.99 each time. This also goes (but at different price points) for their reusable Congo Falls cups - they range falls roughly between $11.99-$16.99 for the initial purchase of the cup depending if you are purchasing a soft drink (less cost for cup) or a Icee (higher cost for cup) and subsequently the cost of your drink refill using the reusable Congo Falls cup is a fraction of the cost then buying a new drink everytime. So don't forget your popcorn bucket and reusable drink cups to leverage major cost savings! I also suggest bringing your own water bottle because the cost of water at the zoo is also expensive. I usually take my 40oz Yeti since it keeps drinks cool all day and a backpack to carry miscellaneous items for ease of transport. Thx for tuning in y'all. Go have yourself some Zoo fun! read more
Came on a $8 locals day and enjoyed seeing the renovations at the zoo and the great way it's organized. Going through the ticketing was quick with my online code and the map is all electronic now. The best part is the return of the capybara and the coming Congo area that will have guerrillas. The zoo is neat and clean with lots of animals to see and many viewing areas. There's also an aquarium and area dedicated to birds and reptiles. I love that parking is free and available either under the bridge or across the street in the parking garage. You can easily spend 3-4 hours at the zoo. read more
9 months ago
We love going to the zoo!! The new gorilla area is amazing! Love the kids play area! The membership is such a great deal. We go at least 2x a month! read more
9 months ago
We went this past Christmas Day for the $8 dollar locals day and to see the new Gorilla exhibit. The gorilla exhibit was incredibly impressive and has multiple viewing areas. We used to go to the zoo Lala event that they would have every year, but the cost of the VIP tickets went up too high for us. I think they probably got more expensive because they started to hire better known talent. When we went to the bathroom in the hippo Exhibit, one of the toilets ran out of toilet paper. That can be an awkward situation to find yourself in so definitely check before you use the restroom to make sure it has toilet paper or maybe carry some extra in your purse or in your pocket. This zoo has come a long way in making the exhibits more natural for the animals which I applaud. read more
9 months ago
Went for zoo lights...the lights were okay. There was one setup that was amazing where they made a screen out of strings of lights. I have never seen that and thought it was cool. That being said, these lights are otherwise not like any other zoo light event...there are just Christmas lights at the zoo. If we had come only for this I would have been very disappointed. That being said, our tickets got in early and we got to see the full zoo before the lights. That made it very worth it. The zoo is way better than I expected...lots of animals and some amazing enclosures and you can tell the new stuff is taking it up a notch (like the gorilla area). Hopefully they can get elephants again! That was the biggest thing (pun intended) I didn't see. After that would be tigers. That being said, giraffes, rhinos, lions, okapi, gorillas, etc just a LOT of animals for a not terribly large zoo. read more
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It has been a few years since I visited the San Antonio zoo so I was excited to take out of town guests. I was pleased with the changes that I saw, the new animal habitats in the Africa section were so cool. It was so neat to see the new giraffe house. The giraffes are up close and personal and can be seen on the new observation deck by the giraffe house. The gorilla house was completed but not open yet, but it looks spectacular and I can't wait to see the new Gorillas. I went during the week so the zoo was not crowded and by going early in the day we found close parking and the temperatures were a bit cooler. The downside was in the front of the zoo where bears our house their play artist is in full son so they aren't out and about or in view instead, they were hiding out and staying cool. The zoo was very clean and well staffed with some good concession stops sprinkled throughout. I am excited to return to see the Gorillas and any other upgrades. read more
1 year ago
I was pleasantly surprised by this zoo! There are lots of large animal exhibits, my favorite being the rhinos! The panther walkway is also so unique and hangs above a walkway so you can look up at the big cat(s) as they traipse above your head. read more
We typically go to the zoo about once a year or every other year. Last time we went was in December of 2022 and now it's June of 2025, it was hot but they have cooling off stations. They have alot of places to stop and eat. We got a popcorn bucket and a cup for next time we come we can refill it. June is a great time to come before noon as it's hot but not too hot. read more
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Came for the holiday lights and new gorilla exhibit and so did the other millions of people in the city! It was super congested everywhere at the zoo. Disappointed that there were many animals NOT in their exhibits- lion, hippopotamus, giant turtles, tiger, no more elephants here, hyenas...to name a few. Looks like lots of money was spent on upgrading the look of the place but exhibits are not well kept and empty. Came back later for the zoo lights and it did not impress. "Fog and Snow" machines had just water squirting from them and puddles on the ground. Luckily we got a deal on the price because it is not worth it. We use to come for years and enjoyed it but it has definitely gone downhill. read more
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This was my second trip to the zoo and it did not disappoint. My daughter's family had a great time. I was worried about the extreme heat (nearly 100°) but there was plenty of shade and well placed cooling shelters. The only disappointment I had was the restaurant salad that I purchased. It was very overpriced for the very small amount of lettuce and toppings. The chicken tenders and fries were a decent deal. read more
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As a local, I avoid the San Antonio Zoo at all costs if possible, but I am so glad I had the courage to go after so many years avoiding it. If you haven't been to the zoo in a while, they've changed so much! The biggest change is that they've moved everything online, so make sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time, so that you are not waiting in the heat outside their gates while you figure out which tickets you want to get. With that being said, the zoo offers a wide variety of packages and discounts, so take your time going over those. During my visit, I took advantage of their back-to-school BOGO sale which was an amazing deal. One of the many reasons why I avoid the zoo is the crowds and how horrible parking is in this area, but since I visited on a Wednesday morning during school season the zoo was absolutely empty which was amazing. My family and I were able to walk around with no problem and since it was pretty early on a cloudy day all of the animals were very active. The rhinos were running around like crazy, the hippos were swimming and overall all the animals were just so engaging. Another new thing I noticed this time around was their multiple "cool off zones" where they have mists, fans and extra water for everyone. I thought that was pretty nice since Texas is known for reaching 3 digits over the summer. Overall I had a great experience at the zoo and will definitely be back on another school day (I am still not brave enough to endure coming here during a weekend or major holiday). read more
Texas does a lot of stuff big. The San Antonio zoo is on the smaller side compared to some of the bigger zoos like San Diego, etc but I consider it me sweet slice of heaven near downtown. This zoo has a lot of animals and programs through out the year including a Dino theme, Zoo Boo, Holiday lights and the list goes on. It seems like something is always under construction but excited for all the expansions and new features. A new gorilla exhibit is currently being built and recently a new air bnb is overlooking the giraffes and hopeful home to elephants again. A great little walk and so much to see and do. Get the yearly pass and receive discounts on special events, merch and more. read more
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3903 N St Mary's St
San Antonio, TX 78212
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If it's raining (depending on how severe) do ya'll close the zoo down early?
Not if it's normal hard rain.
About how long does it take you to make it around the zoo?
It depends heavily on what experience you want. If it's just adults with few breaks and seeing everything quickly (not reading every sign) you can probably finish in half a…
Do they offer birthday party packages if so, what do they include and how much would it be?
Check their website
What are their hours on monday? because on google it says 9 but on their website it says 5?
I'd stick to what's on their website. Their hours might go later for certain events, such as lights at the zoo for the holidays.
Is there a fee to enter?
If you consider almost $100 a reasonable donation for 2 adults and one child.
Do u have power chairs for handicap since its a lot of walking?
Yes, but there is a $35 rental fee.
Do you have to pay for parking?
Not at this time but with the new additional parking buildings going up you may have to soon.
Is it dog friendly?
No! You should never bring domesticated pets to any zoo! Diseases that do not affect dogs, can kill zoo animals. It is very much equivalent to what happened with native people in the Americas when Europeans arrived.
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