San Antonio Zoo Media Kit
Welcome to San Antonio Zoo’s Media Kit. Media professionals can access official facts, approved logos, photos, and additional resources for editorial coverage.
San Antonio Zoo Facts
San Antonio Zoo® is a 50+ acre zoo home to over 750 species, some of which are endangered or extinct in the wild, and welcomes more than a million visitors each year. The zoo is open year-round and is committed to securing a future for wildlife through excellence in animal care, conservation, and education.
Quick Facts
- Operating Since: 1914
- Location: 3903 N. St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78212
- Size: 50+ acres
- Animals: Home to over 750 species, including endangered and extinct-in-the-wild species
- Annual Attendance: More than 1 million visitors
- Open: Year-round
Programs & Facilities
San Antonio Zoo operates the largest nature-based preschool in the country, Will Smith Zoo School, the Center for Conservation and Research, and Kiddie Park.
Newest Habitat: Congo Falls
Opened in December 2025, Congo Falls is a two-acre immersive gorilla exhibit home to seven Western lowland gorillas. Congo Falls features three distinct habitats, lush landscaping, water features, and enrichment zones. Its signature feature is The Mays Family Silverback Peak, the tallest gorilla tower in the world at more than 70 feet, offering gorillas unobstructed views of the city skyline. During construction, limestone was discovered from the same quarry that supplied stone for The Alamo more than 300 years ago.
The Ralston
Opened in 2025, The Ralston is San Antonio’s new premier event destination, where wild beauty meets sophisticated design. Located at San Antonio Zoo, The Ralston offers breathtaking views of the city skyline and overlooking the zoo. From weddings, conferences, to intimate luncheons and grand galas, the venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Accreditations & Certifications
San Antonio Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Zoological Association of America, and the American Animal Hospital Association, and is Humane Certified by American Humane.
About San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio Zoo®, operating since 1914, is a nonprofit zoological facility committed to securing a future for wildlife. Through its passion and expertise in animal care, conservation, and education, the zoo’s mission is to inspire its community to love, engage with, act for and protect animals and the places they live. The zoo welcomes more than a million visitors each year and is open year-round. San Antonio Zoo operates the largest nature-based preschool in the country, Will Smith Zoo School, the Center for Conservation and Research, and Kiddie Park. San Antonio Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Zoological Association of America, the American Animal Hospital Association, and Humane Certified by American Humane.
History Highlights
San Antonio’s first zoo consisted of a collection of animals assembled in San Pedro Park in the 1800s. In 1914, Colonel George W. Brackenridge donated buffalo, elk, deer, monkeys, a pair of lions, and four bears on land he had deeded over to the city in what is now known as Brackenridge Park. This collection became San Antonio Zoo.
In November 1929, two of the first cageless exhibits in America—the Barless Bear Terraces and the Primate Paradise—opened, offering visitors unprecedented views of animals. When the Richard Friedrich Aquarium was dedicated in 1948, it was described in local press as “the world’s greatest.” The Hixon Bird House, funded through the efforts of Colonel Frederick C. Hixon, opened in 1966, featuring a simulated tropical rain forest and free-flying birds. The zoo’s bird collection is now one of the world’s largest.
Media Contact
For media inquiries, interviews, filming requests, or asset support:
San Antonio Zoo Public Relations
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sazoo.org
Social Media
Media Use Guidelines
San Antonio Zoo media assets (photos, video, and logos) are provided for editorial/news coverage related to San Antonio Zoo, its programs, and its conservation work. For licensing, permissions, or extended photo/video access, contact: [email protected]
Logos, Photos & B-roll
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