Flex Pricing is Here!
Flex Pricing is at Houston Zoo! Flex Pricing gives you more options to plan a Zoo visit that best fits your budget and schedule. Plan ahead and save! Tickets are available through August 31. Child and senior tickets are 20% off the price shown.
Online reservations are required for all non-member and non-CityPASS® ticketed guests at this time. Members are not required to make online reservations to visit the Zoo. CityPASS® ticket holders, simply bring your CityPASS® tickets to any ticket taker for entry.
Tickets will NOT be sold on-site at the Zoo. We do not offer refunds and exchanges. Learn more about the modifications you can expect during your next Zoo visit.
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One easy purchase saves 50% on admission to Houston’s top 5 attractions, including Houston Zoo. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. Purchase CityPASS® tickets online for instant, paperless mobile ticket delivery. CityPASS® ticket holders do not need advanced reservations.
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A portion of each Houston Zoo ticket purchase goes towards protecting animals in the wild.
Discounts & Offers
Free Zoo Days presented by ExxonMobil
Free Zoo Days presented by ExxonMobil at Houston Zoo are provided once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month, from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all non-member guests at this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate.
This summer, we are doubling our Free Day ticket allotment for July, August & September to welcome even more Houstonians to their Zoo.
Tickets for August 6 are sold out. Tickets for September and October will be available on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming dates:
- August 6*
- September 10 (second Tuesday)*
- October 1
- November 5
- December 3
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Due to high demand, Free Zoo Day tickets are not guaranteed.
Student Discounts
At this time online reservations are required for all non-member guests – including students. Free admission for registered students attending the schools listed below is applicable. You must present a valid current student ID.
One free admission per student, per visit:
- University of Houston, including satellite campuses
- Rice University
- St. Thomas University
- Texas Southern University
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CityPASS® Discount
With one easy purchase, Houston CityPASS® tickets save 50% on admission to Houston’s top 5 attractions. First, buy CityPASS® tickets online for immediate, paperless mobile ticket delivery. Next, simply present your CityPASS® tickets to any ticket-taker at the Zoo entrance- no advanced reservations required.
Group Tickets
Tickets are available for purchases of 20 or more General Admission tickets. Discount will be reflected at checkout.
- Adults 13-64 – $2 off
- Children 3-12 – $1 off
- Senior 65+ – $1 off
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For questions or concerns, please contact group.reservations@houstonzoo.org.
Corporate Discounts
The Houston Zoo offers ticket and membership discounts to employees of our Corporate Partners via the Zoo’s website.
Find out how your company can become a Corporate Partner of Houston Zoo!
Questions? Email development@houstonzoo.org.
U.S. Military Discounts
We offer U.S. veterans and active military 50% off general admission tickets for up to five guests all year long (2 adults and 3 children). A reservation is required.
You MUST show your proof of military service when presenting your ticket(s) for admission.
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Lone Star Discount
You can purchase up to two adult and three child tickets at the Lone Star discount rate, which covers SNAP & WIC benefit recipients. Other members of your group will need to purchase a ticket at regular admission price. Ticket reservations are required online. Tickets will not be sold on-site.
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Includes only general admission. Not included: Stroller/wheelchair/scooter rental, food or drink, or gift shop purchases.
Questions? Find out more about the Lone Star discount:
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Child Discounts
We offer a 20% discount on tickets for children ages 3-12. Ticket reservations are required online. Tickets will not be sold on-site. The discount will automatically be reflected at checkout.
Senior Discounts
We offer a 20% discount on tickets for seniors 65 and older.Ticket reservations are required online. Tickets will not be sold on-site. The discount will automatically be reflected at checkout.
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Members of Other Zoos
Your Houston Zoo membership can get you a discount at many zoos around the country! Have a membership at another zoo? Ticket reservations are required online. Tickets will not be sold on-site.
Discounts With Other Zoos
