Columbus Zoo Texas

About Columbus Zoo Texas

Columbus Zoo Texas in Columbus allows visitors to enter animal enclosures and interact directly with exotic species. The zoo features individual animal encounters including lemurs, capybaras, Galapagos tortoises, cassowaries, giant pythons, iguanas, and a serpentarium. A petting zoo lets visitors feed horses, goats, ostriches, ducks, and peacocks, while separate stations offer turtle and fish feeding. The facility houses a ten-foot python named Hugger available for photographs. General admission grants access to all exhibits and grounds. The zoo runs field trips for schools and organizations and hosts private birthday parties. A USDA-certified facility, Columbus Zoo Texas also provides boarding services for exotic and domestic animals. The zoo operates Wednesday through Sunday with walk-ins welcome. It is located on State Highway 71 in Columbus, Texas.