Houston Zoo - Texas

Address:1513 N Macgregor Drive
Houston, Texas
Tel: (713) 533-6500

You'll see over 200 species and 2,000 types of fish, including piranha and stingrays in the 50-acre zoo that also features an aquarium. Among the mammals you'll encounter are an Asian elephant, a red-fronted lemur, and an owl monkey. You'll also come across rare albino reptiles, a cat facility, and vampire bats. There's a children's zoo where you and your kids can watch river otters playing in their pool, and alligators or turtles sunning on a pier.

Especially for kids: Petting Zoo. Stroller rentals available.

Extras: Shows, Educational Presentations, Tours.

Open 9 am to 5 pm. $$ (Moderately Priced)

Statistics: Approximately 1,500 animals belonging to 300 species.