Gladys Porter Zoo
Zoo
Brownsville
"other wildlife"(3 Tips)
"... variety of animals, a petting zoo, gift shops and snack bars throughout!"(2 Tips)
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J. Francisco PartidaJanuary 8, 2017Really impressed to see the size of this Zoo. The variety in wildlife they have here, and the efforts in conservation and creating awareness.
Upvote5Downvote- Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013If you can avoid the scorching heat by going in the early morning Gladys Porter Zoo is a really nice experience. It has a wide variety of animals, a petting zoo, gift shops and snack bars throughout!Upvote4Downvote
Social News NetworkNovember 29, 2013Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in South Texas. With 26 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,600 animals, this zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife.
Upvote8Downvote- Tony TOctober 7, 2022For those of you that love exotic flora, the Gladys Porter Zoo is a contained botanical garden that showcases some of the worlds flora specimens as well as its fauna!
UpvoteDownvote - Tony TSeptember 9, 2016Sit with Americas National Bird at the aviary and enjoy some ice cold beers to cool you off while you enjoy the magnificence of the American Bald Eagle.
UpvoteDownvote - Rober TaylorMarch 17, 2016Nice mid-sized zoo where you can see lions, tigers, and bears (among other wildlife).
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Tiellie GarciaJune 19, 2014They have amazing place to reserve a birthday party for kids or a small wedding even. Amazing team that works hard and serves to please their clients.Upvote2Downvote
👉Alex Peña👈February 5, 2015You need more than one day to finish all the zoo. Enroll in a family plan and visit the education center. It's better and cheaper than coming for 3 visits.UpvoteDownvote
Elvira HinojosaApril 2, 2013Go during school hours..less people and u get to enjoy the zoo =)
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Zach RJanuary 16, 2016Small zoo with some interesting animals. The gorillas are a blast to watch here.UpvoteDownvote- Maria CisnerosJune 19, 2015The kids loved the area where they alouded them to let the stingrays.UpvoteDownvote
Josh MSeptember 13, 2012Scan the QR codes on the walls, there are some interesting and informative stories!Upvote3Downvote
Get the membership. It's worth the money.Upvote1Downvote
Go early on a weekday and experience the animals as one should.
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Carlos MartinezMarch 18, 2010Visit the zoo in the morning...the animals are out eating, not too hot, and smaller crowds.Upvote4Downvote
Cecy RamosJanuary 5, 2017Pueden tocar las mantarayas , cepillar cabras , los animales súper bien cuidados ... tienen todo tipo de animales ... canguros, leones, orangutanes etc ... muy padre ... tamaño mediano.
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