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Houston Zoo

Free Tuesday Afternoon

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 – Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

12:00 PM – 06:00 PM
US/Central

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The Houston Zoo offers free admission on the first Tuesday of each month, September through May, from noon until closing. June, July, and August do not have Free Tuesday Afternoons.

Please Note:

  • This offer includes Zoo admission after noon only.
  • Admission to Zoo Lights is not included.
  • Carousel, giraffe feeding and other attractions are available at regular price; they are not free.
  • You may bring in outside food and drink (glass containers and straws are not permitted.) Bring a water bottle and use our free refilling stations! Concessions will be available but are not included with your free admission.

HOURS & ADMISSION

Directions & Parking

  • Free Parking
  • Paid Parking
  • The Houston Zoo does not have its own parking lot; free parking is available in Hermann Park. Please note, parking is limited so consider arriving early or using public transportation. See parking options in Hermann Park.

Special Offers / Dining

Make sure to stop by Cypress Circle Café! This Green Restaurant Certified conscientious café focuses on providing locally sourced, sustainable fares that are delicious and wholesome for the entire family. You can skip the line and place your order online here.

Wherever you are in the Houston Zoo, you’re never far away from a snack. Cafes, carts and kiosks are located throughout the Zoo and feature items such as burgers, salads, hot dogs, soft pretzels, popcorn, fresh fruit, beverages and more.

 

Food Trucks

Themed food trucks with a variety of savory and sweet options. Visit the Masakan truck located near our jaguar habitat for Asian inspired cuisine, and our BBQ Americana trailer for smoked meats and classic sides.

 

Twiga Café

Visit Twiga’s spacious, cool dining room to snack on everything from hamburgers to salads to chicken tenders. Pizza, a variety of other kids’ options, and snacks like fresh fruit, cookies, trail mix, and more are also available. Sit outside and watch the giraffes or rhinos while you eat!

 

Albert & Ethel Herzstein Trading Post

Feeling the need for a sweet treat? Here’s your place. Located at the entrance of African Forest, the Trading Post offers Dole Whips as well as a variety of other snacks and treats, including cookies, large pretzels, and popcorn. You’ll also find beverages like soda, juice and Saint Arnold beer.

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