The Texas Zoo encompasses 6 acres within Riverside Park in Victoria, Texas, and affords the visitor the opportunity to see over 150 animals native to the state, as well as other exotic animals from all over the world. The Zoo also provides opportunities for guests to interact with animals in the petting zoo and learn about conservation through the education programs.

The newest exhibit for 2010 showcases the Barbary Lion Cub exhibit. These lions are quite special as the species is extinct in the wild. Born in January 2010, the female lion cubs have made the Texas Zoo their home. The goal of their existence is to continue species conservation efforts and hopefully the ability for the females to be bred, further continuing the existence of Barbary Lions.

Spacious, outdoor moat-enclosed areas exhibit a variety of wild specimens from different animal families in natural environmental settings. The Animal Kingdom building provides, a majestic array of reptiles, birds and small mammals.

Texas proudly displays ten different habitats ranging from humid marshes to dry desert mountains, and there are more than 70 species of animals found within these various regions. You will see a variety of animals at The Texas Zoo representing these regions, ranging from the alligators of the Texas marshes to the Red Wolves of the Texas woodlands. You will also see exotic animals such as the Bengal Tigers of Asia, Hamadryas Baboons of Africa and Cotton Top Tamarins from South America.

Texas boasts the largest number of species of birds in the United States - an incredible 540! The Zoo's collection of 15 species of native Texan birds principally covers shorebirds and birds of prey. The zoo is noted for its efforts at rehabilitation of many birds found injured each year. Zoo staff have rehabilitated several hawks and owls which live at the Zoo. The Zoo also hosts a variety of magnificent exotic birds.

Reptiles and amphibians constitute a total of 225 species in Texas. The Texas Zoo displays representatives of 35 reptiles, indigenous and exotic. Most of our reptiles are located in the Animal Kingdom building.

The Texas Zoo officially became the "National Zoo of Texas" in June 1984 by Texas House and Senate Resolution.

Open daily from 9a to 5p.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Seniors 65 and above - $4.50
Adults 13 and above - $6.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
Active/Retired Military (w/ID) - $5.00
Toddlers 2 and under - FREE
Members - FREE

For more information, please visit the website: www.texaszoo.org