Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:500 Ringgold Street
Brownsville, Texas
Tel:
(956) 546-7187
Our Zoo and Aquarium Expert Says:
There are 377 species of animals and 225 species of plants on display at the Gladys Porter Zoo. Among the exhibits you'll enjoy at the zoo are Tropical America where visitors can gawk at Galapagos tortoises, spider monkeys, and Cuban crocodiles; Indo-Australia, which is home to orangutans, tree kangaroos, and kookaburras; and Asia, where Bactrian camels and pileated gibbons are on display. There are many, many more exhibits and animals as well.
Especially for kids: Train Rides.
Extras: Tours.
Open 9 am to 5 pm. $$ (Moderately Priced)
Statistics: Approximately 1,500 animals belonging to 400 species on 31 acres.
From Gladys Porter Zoo - Brownsville, Texas:
The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 26 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,300 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for it's successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife. In a mere ¾ mile trek, a visitor to the Gladys Porter Zoo will encounter a diverse ensemble of 377 species of animals and 225 species of plants. The park is divided into four zoogeographic areas: Africa, Asia, Tropical America and Indo-Australia.