Gladys Park Zoo

Gladys Park Zoo The Gladys Porter Zoo opened to the public on September 3, 1971. The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas.

With 27 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,500 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife.

Enjoy a holiday event for the whole family with a dazzling display of approximately 150 lighted animal and holiday fixtu...
12/04/2015

Enjoy a holiday event for the whole family with a dazzling display of approximately 150 lighted animal and holiday fixtures along with 800 luminarias adorning the pathways. Plus, live performances from local bands, church and school choirs, arts & crafts show in the special events building, hot chocolate, churros and more 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Baby East African Crowned Crane
11/05/2015

Baby East African Crowned Crane

One of our baby black-headed spider monkeys!
11/05/2015

One of our baby black-headed spider monkeys!

11/05/2015
Stop by the Zoo on our Animal Play Day to watch animals interact with enrichment items that are given to them by our zoo...
11/05/2015

Stop by the Zoo on our Animal Play Day to watch animals interact with enrichment items that are given to them by our zookeepers. Animal enrichment provides novel food and play items to stimulate and entertain our Zoo inhabitants. These enrichment items are a vital component to the health and well-being of our animal collection. Play Day will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Gorilla Island. Our keepers will then extend to the surrounding exhibits throughout the day

This Friday, help us wish new mom Sarabi a happy birthday! Sarabi will receive a special birthday enrichment item at 10 ...
11/05/2015

This Friday, help us wish new mom Sarabi a happy birthday! Sarabi will receive a special birthday enrichment item at 10 a.m. We hope to see you there!

Determination of the Origin of Captive Galapagos Tortoises: A great number of the Galapagos tortoises that are currently...
11/05/2015

Determination of the Origin of Captive Galapagos Tortoises: A great number of the Galapagos tortoises that are currently in captivity were taken off of various islands in Galapagos early in the 20th century

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500 Ringgold Street
Brownsville, TX
78520

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(956) 546-7187

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