![]() Regular admission for adults is $11.00 (ages 14 – 64), $8.00 for children (ages 2 to 13) and seniors 65 and over receive a discounted admission of $9.50. It is open every day and its hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. The Zoo is located in the Mitte Cultural District. The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor oriented zoological and botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation and research. In addition, we will start construction on a new exit complex in 2016 and are working to secure additional funds to start Phase One of the Small World renovation,” said Cynthia Galvan, Marketing/Public Relations Director for the Zoo. Our Chilean Flamingo Encounter and Congo Bazaar Gift Shop both opened in 2015 and our renovated gorilla annex is scheduled to open in February 2016. ![]() “Thanks to Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, the City of Brownsville, Zoofari donors and many generous businesses and individuals we have recently opened new and renovated exhibits. A list of 2016 events can be found on the Zoo’s front office or webpage.įor over 44 years, the Zoo continues to provide a place to enjoy nature and engage in recreation for Rio Grande Valley locals and tourists. The Zoo will still hold appreciation days in 2016 for Rio Grande Valley residents, Winter Texans, children and military members where discounted admission is offered. ![]() Gladys Porter Zoo reciprocates free or discounted admission at the same level that other institutions grant our members. Plus, members are granted free or discounted admission to many Zoos nationwide. The new rates have been posted on the Zoo’s website at Members receive free parking, free tickets to events like Boo at the Zoo and other free or discounted benefits. Membership rates have also increased by $10.00 per level for Single through Grandparent Plus. Patrick Burchfield, director of the Gladys Porter Zoo. “In the present economic climate, a price increase was necessary to offset increased expenses to care and keep our animal collection,” said Dr. Admission prices have not increased at the Zoo since 2013. Children under 2 years of age are still free and discounts are still available for groups, Triple A and AARP members, as well as active military.Įven with the price increase, admission is still one of the lowest amongst zoos and aquariums in the South Texas region. Prices are now $11.00 for adults (ages 14 - 64), $9.50 for senior citizens (ages 65 and over), and $8.00 for children (ages 2 - 13). New Admission and Membership Rates at Gladys Porter ZooīROWNSVILLE, Texas (January 1, 2016) – Beginning Januadmission prices at the Gladys Porter Zoo increased by $1.00.
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