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This section features a contact yard, baby animal nursery, and various exhibits themed to small, baby and miniature species of animals. In the contact yard, visitors can experience close encounters wi
The theater and art gallery serve our guests as a dual fine arts gallery that accommodates both children and adults. This exhibit area is equipped with chromo key video technology that allows children
Some of the more popular zoo animals are representatives from Africa. This Zoo exhibits some of its more familiar animals, like reticulated giraffes, Grant's zebras, African lions, ostrich, Weste
This area of the Zoo represents the regions of Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. In this area, Zoo visitors can view orangutans, tree kangaroos, kookaburras, Philippin
Children can take on the role of civil engineers by checking out some of the key techniques needed to build structures. From architect to engineer to contractor there's something for every child
In the Herpetarium, visitors will find some of nature's most intricate patterns and unique shapes! One can check out a giant Reticulated python or try to tell the difference between a venomous co
The continent of Asia is a land of extremes and unbelievable diversity. It's unsurpassed range of elevations, latitude and climatic influences produce the greatest variety of habitats on any cont
A fully equipped health learning experience formulates positive health and hygiene goals among the family. The doctor's clinic and dentist area include lab coats, stethoscopes, lighted x-ray pane
Children role-play with their families to be waiters, cashiers, cooks and customers in a colorful cafe setting complete with play foods, pots, pans, cash registers, and dishes in a kitchen area. A cle
A walk through the grounds of the Gladys Porter Zoo can be as much of a botanical experience as it is a zoological one. Among the many groupings of plants, is the cactus garden, which highlights cactu
Tropical America represents a region that includes all but the northernmost part of Mexico, all of Central America and the northern two-thirds of South America. This extremely lush area is home to an
Under the Sea...is where to be! Kids can have a blast navigating the shrimp boat or casting a net into the sea. Fishing off the boat with kid-size reels and magnetic play fish is a fun and educational
Kids and parents have been having a great time in our Animal classes. Enroll your child for Saturday morning classes at the Zoo. Zoo tour, snack, materials and supplies are included in each class. To
The Historic Brownsville Museum opened in 1986. Exhibits include data from the earliest military fort in our area to the arrival of French teaching nuns to displays of agricultural and ranching tools
In the Herpetarium, visitors will find some of nature's most intricate patterns and unique shapes! One can check out a giant Reticulated python or try to tell the difference between a venomous co
Some of the more popular zoo animals are representatives from Africa. This Zoo exhibits some of its more familiar animals, like reticulated giraffes, Grant's zebras, African lions, ostrich, Weste
Tropical America represents a region that includes all but the northernmost part of Mexico, all of Central America and the northern two-thirds of South America. This extremely lush area is home to an
This area of the Zoo represents the regions of Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. In this area, Zoo visitors can view orangutans, tree kangaroos, kookaburras, Philippin
This section features a contact yard, baby animal nursery, and various exhibits themed to small, baby and miniature species of animals. In the contact yard, visitors can experience close encounters wi