Announcements
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The Houston Zoo is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ticket holders can enter any time after your ticket’s listed arrival time. You are welcome to enjoy the Zoo until we close at 4:00 p.m. Last entry is at 3:00 p.m.
Important Dates and Schedule Changes
Daytime Zoo Hours
Daily beginning Wednesday, November 11
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last entry: 3 p.m.Friday, November 13
Last entry is at 1 p.m., and the Zoo closes at 2 p.m.Zoo Lights Hours
Select nights, November 19, 2026, through January 3, 2027
5:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Last entry: 9:30 p.m.Thanksgiving Day, November 26
The Zoo will be closed for daytime admission and reopen at 5:30 p.m. for Zoo Lights.Christmas Eve, December 24
The Zoo will be closed all day.Christmas Day, December 25
Zoo Lights will be open from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Zoo will be closed for daytime admission.New Year’s Eve, December 31
Zoo Lights will close early at 9:30 p.m.Please check the schedule before your visit, as hours vary by date and special event.
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Welcome to Houston Zoo! Check out our digital map by clicking "Continue to Interactive Map" below then tap on "Share Location" so you can navigate to different areas in the Zoo with ease.