Congo Falls
San Antonio Zoo proudly welcomes guests to Congo Falls, a world class, two acre immersive habitat that represents a bold new chapter in innovative habitat design, wildlife conservation, education, and exceptional animal care. This extraordinary destination is the world’s tallest, wildest, greatest gorilla experience and marks the return of gorillas to San Antonio Zoo for the first time in more than 35 years. A historic milestone in the zoo’s legacy, Congo Falls is designed to inspire awe, deepen connections between guests and wildlife, and set a new global standard for gorilla care, conservation, and immersive guest experiences. We invite you to come experience Congo Falls and stand face to face with magnificent gorillas in a towering landscape built for movement, discovery, and the spirit of exploration.
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Upcoming Events
Zoorassic Park
May 30 - September 7
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Teacher Appreciation Month, Presented by H-E-B
June 1 - June 30
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Beastly Breakfast: Gorilla Rise & Dine
June 27
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Jurassic S.A. Dino Experience
July 4
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TINY TOT TUESDAY
July 7
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Zen Zoo
July 11
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Locals Day
July 15
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Plan Your Adventure
With an array of animals for you to encounter, exciting events, and hands-on experiences happening daily, there’s always something new at the zoo! Discover our habitats, grab a bite to eat, take a ride on our Texas natives carousel, and so much more!
Learning Adventures for All Ages
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Field Trips
School group field trips are available year-round!
San Antonio Zoo is one of the finest learning environments in South Texas! San Antonio Zoo could be just what your class needs to introduce or reinforce your TEKS curriculum!
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Zoo Camps
Get ready for a wild summer! At Zoo Camp, campers will not only have the opportunity to learn about everything scaly, furry, and feathery, but they’ll find out how they can help San Antonio Zoo in securing a future for wildlife! Spending most of the day outdoors, campers will stay active and engaged with zoo tours, fun activities and games, exclusive experiences, and visiting animals.
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Home School Programs
Join other home school families for an interactive classroom program and mini zoo safari adventure! These hour-long, themed, and engaging programs support TEKS initiatives through lessons and activities, biofacts, animal ambassadors and topic-related zoo exploration.
Learn MoreSaving Wildlife and Wild Places
Learn MoreProject Selva
Project Selva provides indigenous communities of the Peruvian Amazon with a scalable revenue stream generated through the sale of handmade crafts. These crafts do not involve animal parts, timber harvest, or oil/mineral extraction, thereby preserving ancestral lands, primary rainforests, and protecting the wildlife biodiversity of the region. This project is supported by various partners and through the sale of gyotaku fish prints (found here) created by trained Peruvian artists from Iquitos.”
Learn MoreMexican Blindcat Project
The Mexican blindcat (Prietella phreatophila) is a rare subterranean catfish known from twelve sites in Coahuila, Mexico. Members of our team recently documented a population in Val Verde County, Texas, the first confirmed occurrence of this species in the United States.
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Texas Horned Lizard reintroduction Project
Join other home school families for an interactive classroom program and mini zoo safari adventure! These hour-long, themed, and engaging programs support TEKS initiatives through lessons and activities, biofacts, animal ambassadors and topic-related zoo exploration.
Learn MoreLearning Adventures for All Ages
Learn MoreSaving Wildlife and Wild Places
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Field Trips
School group field trips are available year-round!
San Antonio Zoo is one of the finest learning environments in South Texas! San Antonio Zoo could be just what your class needs to introduce or reinforce your TEKS curriculum!
Learn More
Zoo Camps
Get ready for a wild summer! At Zoo Camp, campers will not only have the opportunity to learn about everything scaly, furry, and feathery, but they’ll find out how they can help San Antonio Zoo in securing a future for wildlife! Spending most of the day outdoors, campers will stay active and engaged with zoo tours, fun activities and games, exclusive experiences, and visiting animals.
Learn More
Home School Programs
Join other home school families for an interactive classroom program and mini zoo safari adventure! These hour-long, themed, and engaging programs support TEKS initiatives through lessons and activities, biofacts, animal ambassadors and topic-related zoo exploration.
Learn MoreProject Selva
Project Selva provides indigenous communities of the Peruvian Amazon with a scalable revenue stream generated through the sale of handmade crafts. These crafts do not involve animal parts, timber harvest, or oil/mineral extraction, thereby preserving ancestral lands, primary rainforests, and protecting the wildlife biodiversity of the region. This project is supported by various partners and through the sale of gyotaku fish prints (found here) created by trained Peruvian artists from Iquitos.”
Learn MoreMexican Blindcat Project
The Mexican blindcat (Prietella phreatophila) is a rare subterranean catfish known from twelve sites in Coahuila, Mexico. Members of our team recently documented a population in Val Verde County, Texas, the first confirmed occurrence of this species in the United States.
Learn More
Texas Horned Lizard reintroduction Project
Join other home school families for an interactive classroom program and mini zoo safari adventure! These hour-long, themed, and engaging programs support TEKS initiatives through lessons and activities, biofacts, animal ambassadors and topic-related zoo exploration.
Learn More