San Antonio Zoo Tours
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With more than 3,500 animals and upwards of 750 species, the San Antonio Zoo is home to many of the world’s creatures. Walk the zoo's winding paths to encounter giraffes, lions, elephants, tigers, pelicans, hippos, crocodiles, and other creatures in habitats designed to be engaging for both you and the animals.
The Basics
The San Antonio Zoo ranks among the city’s most popular family attractions. Highlights of the zoo include the world’s largest collection of birds, as well as non-animal exhibits, such as the Zootennial Carousel and San Antonio Zoo Eagle, a train that takes you from the zoo to other attractions in Brackenridge Park. Enter on a basic admission ticket or book a Fun Day Ticket that includes admission, a ride on the carousel, and a range of enhanced animal experiences.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Skip the line at the ticket kiosk by booking your admission online ahead of time.
- The zoo is accessible to both strollers and wheelchairs, and both are available to rent.
- Outside food and drink are not permitted inside the zoo.
How to Get There
The zoo is open daily throughout the year, but the best times to visit are in spring and fall, when temperatures are mild. If you visit on summer weekends and public holidays, expect the grounds to be busy with local and visiting families.
When to Get There
The San Antonio Zoo is in the Brackenridge Park area of the city. The best way to arrive is by car, and parking is plentiful and free. The zoo hosts several popular festivals throughout the year, including Zoo Boo! at Halloween, Zoo Lights in late November and December, and Zoorassic Park in summer.
Conservation at the San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo is known for its breeding programs for endangered and threatened species. Indeed, it was the first zoo to successfully reproduce the rare white rhinoceros in North America. The zoo emphasizes conservation and employs high standards of plant and animal care. It was one of the first in the United States to have cageless habitats.
Address: 3903 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, Texas 78212, USA
Admission: Varies
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Skip the Line: San Antonio Zoo General Admission Ticket
Visit the San Antonio Zoo to see more than 3,000 animals from around the globe. Check out the largest collection of birds in the world; large animals including tigers, hippos, zebras, and elephants; a number of different monkeys; and daily talks by the experts. Ride a train around the beautifully landscaped grounds, or let the kids take a spin on the carousel, which features colorful native Texas animals.
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Skip the Line: San Antonio Zoo General Admission Ticket
Visit the San Antonio Zoo to see more than 3,000 animals from around the globe. Check out the largest collection of birds in the world; large animals including tigers, hippos, zebras, and elephants; a number of different monkeys; and daily talks by the experts. Ride a train around the beautifully landscaped grounds, or let the kids take a spin on the carousel, which features colorful native Texas animals.
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$16.50
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$16.50
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Go San Antonio Explorer Pass
Set your own pace as you sightseeing with the San Antonio Explorer Pass, valid for 60 days after your first use. Select three, four, or five top attractions, tours, or activities, including perks such as skip-the-line admission. Enjoy discounts and save up to 40 percent on regular ticket prices to sites such as the Texas Ranger Museum, San Antonio River Cruise, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
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Alamo and San Antonio Quarry Helicopter Tour
Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of San Antonio with a 15-minute scenic helicopter flight above downtown and Quarry Market. Follow the course of the San Antonio river and hear about the sites you pass with narration on a personal headset. See the San Antonio Zoo from the air, then spot the iconic cement stacks at Quarry Market. Bank above downtown and fly past the Botanical Gardens and the Tower of the Americas before touching back down at the airport.
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Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in San Antonio
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