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Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation

Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Houston, Texas. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Houston Zoo?

The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre (22 ha) zoological park located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The zoo opened in 1922 as a park attraction housing 40 animals. In 2026 it housed around 4300 animals, and as of 2024 the collections included representatives of 575 species. The zoo had 2 million visitors in 2024.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Houston Zoo
Type
Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
City
Houston
State
Texas
Website
http://www.houstonzoo.org
IMLS Museum ID
8404801029
Coordinates
29.71037, -95.39171
What kind of museum is Houston Zoo?

Houston Zoo is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →

Where is Houston Zoo located?

Houston Zoo is located in Houston, Texas at approximately 29.71037, -95.39171. See the map above.

Does Houston Zoo have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.houstonzoo.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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