Zoos, animal encounters, pet events, and wildlife activities in Houston, TX. Fun for the whole family.
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FREE PARKING Free parking is available at the large central parking lot in front of the Houston Zoo, near Miller Outdoor Theatre, and at the McGovern Centennial Gardens. Free parking is also available at the golf course clubhouse located at the corner of Almeda and MacGregor and at the Bayou...
Create an animal portrait using accessible art materials. Bring a reference images or choose from a curated set provided by the library a beloved pet, a symbolic creature, or a wild animal you admire.
Downtown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two Downtown Houston landmarks – Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. This magnificent six-acre entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 300 species of aquatic life from around the...
It was on the banks of Buffalo Bayou that Houston was founded in 1836, and since then the bayou has emerged — and re-emerged — as a vital conduit for commerce, community, recreation, and repose.
Great Southwest Equestrian Center is a premier equestrian center and host to some of the most prestigious horse shows in the country, with 70,000 class entries each year. Breeds and disciplines showing at GSWEC include; American Saddlebreds, American Quarter Horses, Arabians, Miniature Horses, Paso.
TGR Exotic Wildlife Park offers 2 hour classes geared toward developing critical thinking skills with hands-on activities.
Tour the Museum District, home to a thriving arts scene with ballet, opera, symphony, and theater. Discover NASA Johnson Space Center's awe-inspiring sights. Delight your whole family with a visit to the Houston Zoo.
Drop-in and read a story to our furry friend Hera Aurora, a certified therapy dog. Tales to Tails is a program that provides youth an opportunity to build on their literacy skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog.
The tiny ones can ride a gentle, small horse. Parent/Guardian/Family Member leads the horse around our grounds., or on a special Forest Pony Trail. You can also hire a staff member to lead when booking your pony ride.
A drop-in program where participants participate in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math activities.
Discover Moody Gardens on beautiful Galveston Island, Texas—a top-rated family attraction and public, non-profit destination. Explore unforgettable adventures in the Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, Discovery Museum, and more. With a focus on conservation, education, research, and...
Step into a world where legends come alive! Wander through an enchanted trail and come face-to-face with dragons, mythical creatures, and legendary beings drawn from ancient folklore at TXU Energy presents Mythical Realms. From the mighty sea monster Kraken and Pegasus, the iconic winged horse, to.
Discover Moody Gardens on beautiful Galveston Island, Texas—a top-rated family attraction and public, non-profit destination. Explore unforgettable adventures in the Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, Discovery Museum, and more. With a focus on conservation, education, research, and...
Joystix has provided arcade games for rent and classic arcade video games to Houston and the surrounding areas since 1987. Our company got its start in a two car garage with a stuffed animal crane as our first machine. Thanks to our exceptional customer service and outstanding customer loyalty, we..
Learn about responsible pet ownership, pet licensing and wildlife awareness. Pet licensing is available on site and any late fees are waived. Presented by Animal Services, City of Hamilton .
TPWD purchased this land in the 1950s to provide a refuge for migratory waterfowl, a public fishing lake and a fish hatchery. It opened in 1955 as the Sheldon Wildlife Management Area. The hatchery closed in 1975, and the land began to revert naturally to forest, ponds and marshes. It became a...
I love this place!!! It brings out the child in me. My daughter and I enjoy shopping here and love the staff.