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About Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo features the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo, where visitors watch North American river otters play underwater, explore a realistic bat cave, and pet domestic goats in the Goat Yard. Guests can attend daily Meet the Keeper Chats, book guided cart tours including after-hours experiences, or explore the Reptile House. The zoo operates daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last entry at 4 p.m. Houston Zoo is designated a Certified Autism Center with sensory guides and accessibility accommodations including mobility rentals. Ticket discounts include 20 percent off for children ages 3-12 and seniors 65 and older through December 31, free admission for registered Houston-area college students, $9 tickets for SNAP and WIC benefit recipients, and 50 percent off for U.S. military members and veterans for up to five guests. Current pricing and offers are listed at houstonzoo.org.

Tickets, prices & hours

Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., last entry at 4:00 p.m.

Details quoted from houstonzoo.org · read on October 23, 2026. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.

The 5 savings

Day tickets

Child Tickets Discount

20% discount on tickets for children ages 3-12

“We offer a 20% discount on tickets for children ages 3-12.”

Quoted from houstonzoo.org · checked on October 27, 2026

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If you qualify

Lone Star Discount Admission

Discounted Zoo admission for Texas SNAP & WIC benefit recipients: up to 2 adults and 3 children at $9 per ticket

“For just $9 per ticket (child and adult), guests who currently receive Lone Star benefits (SNAP and WIC benefit recipients) may purchase up to two adult and three child tickets at the Lone Star discount rate.”

Quoted from houstonzoo.org · checked on October 29, 2026

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Student Free Admission

One free general admission ticket for registered students from Houston-based colleges and universities

Free

“Registered students from the Houston-based college or university listed below can enjoy free general admission.”

Quoted from houstonzoo.org · checked on October 27, 2026

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Senior Tickets Discount

20% discount on tickets for seniors 65 and older

“We offer a 20% discount on tickets for seniors 65 and older.”

Quoted from houstonzoo.org · checked on October 27, 2026

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U.S. Military Discount

50% off general admission tickets for up to five guests (2 adults and 3 children)

“We offer U.S. veterans and active military 50% off general admission tickets for up to five guests”

Quoted from houstonzoo.org · checked on October 29, 2026

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Why there’s no expiry date here. Most attractions don’t publish one, and the dates that do appear are often stale. The date here is the day this offer was last read on houstonzoo.org, and the link goes to the exact page, so you can check it yourself in one click.