Animals
Bear Corner
Walk through the entry point and say hello to our two species of bears: spectacled bear and black bear.
Bear Corner
Entry Point
Take some time to see our flock of Caribbean flamingos or watch as our red ruffed and black and white lemurs jump and play. It’s the perfect start to your zoo adventure.
Entry Point
Cat Grotto
Walk through this majestic area as water flows over the rocks. Our Cat Grotto is home to small cats like the caracal, clouded leopard and black-footed cat.
Cat Grotto
Africa Plains
Natural limestone spans the center of the zoo where our rhino, storks and hoofstock roam.
Africa Plains
Savanna
The Savanna features an exciting exhibit that is home to our three giraffes, Cosmo, Alan and Brayden, as well as birds and zebras. We also offer daily opportunities to feed at the interactive feeding station.
Savanna
Outpost Amazonia
Outpost Amazonia is home to more than thirty species of tropical animals including jaguars, an ocelot, monkeys, bats, fish, and a sloth.
Outpost Amazonia
Nature Spot
Specially designed for kids under five, tiny explorers can dig, climb, get wet (bring your swim diapers), and get dirty as they uncover and discover nature’s wonders.
Nature Spot
Big Cat Valley
Home to a new habitat and our lions, Big Cat Valley allows guests to get face-to-face with these magnificent animals – making for an unforgettable, unique experience while visiting the zoo.
Big Cat Valley
Gibbon Forest
A naturalistic enclosure with ropes and vines give the gibbons opportunity for movement and play.
Gibbon Forest
Hixon Bird House
Here you will encounter birds from all parts of the world, including the deserts of the American southwest, coastal beaches, the South American rain forest, the jungles of Asia, and the African bush.
Hixon Bird House
Africa Live!
See underwater views of hippos and Nile crocodiles! Trek throughout Africa Live! to see okapi, African wild dogs, dwarf mongoose, colobus monkeys, a giant aviary, Nile crocodile, variety of fish and termite mound.
Africa Live!
Friedrich Aquarium
The Friedrich Aquarium opened in 1948 and maintains a unique charm for many aquarium enthusiasts. The aquarium is home to an array of both fresh water and saltwater animals.
Friedrich Aquarium
Amphibia!
Visit Amphibia! a great diversity of frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians from Texas and around the world.
Amphibia!
Reptile House
Reptiles are some of the most interesting animals on the planet. Come check out our wide array of reptiles from all over the world from snakes to turtles to lizards!
Reptile House
Ancira Animal Library
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