Gladys Porter Zoo, Brownsville

Name: Gladys Porter Zoo
Address: 500 E Ringgold St, Brownsville, 78520-7998, United States
Telephone: +1 956-546-7187

#1 among attractions in Brownsville

Top attraction, Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo

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Facts and practical information

Gladys Porter Zoo is a zoological and botanical park located in Brownsville, Texas. The zoo officially opened on September 3, 1971, and currently averages over 424,000 visitors annually. Situated on 31 acres, the zoo houses about 400 animal species and over 250 tropical and neo-tropical species and subspecies. It is the first zoo to have successfully bred the vulnerable Jentink's Duiker. It is also the birthplace of Harambe the gorilla. ()

Opened: 3 September 1971 (53 years ago)Visitors per year: 375 thous.Animals: 1600Species: 400Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 25°54'44"N, 97°29'47"W

Address

500 E Ringgold StBrownsville 78520-7998 United States

Contact

+1 956-546-7187

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Day trips

Gladys Porter Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gateway International Bridge, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Fort Brown, United States Court House.

1 miS
Border crossing, Bridge
Gateway International Bridge, Brownsville
25 min walk • Gateway International Bridge is one of three international bridges that cross the U.S.-Mexico border between the cities of Brownsville, Texas, and Matamoros, Tamaulipas. It is owned and operated by Cameron County.
0.7 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Brownsville
18 min walk • Immaculate Conception Cathedral is a historic church at 1218 East Jefferson Street in Brownsville, Texas, United States. It is the cathedral church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brownsville.
0.9 miS
Museum, Battlefield, Historical place
Fort Brown, Brownsville
23 min walk • Fort Brown was a military post of the United States Army in Cameron County, Texas during the later half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. Established in 1846, it was the first United States Army military outpost of the recently annexed state.
0.7 miS
City hall
United States Court House, Brownsville
19 min walk • The former United States Court House, Custom House, and Post Office in Brownsville, Texas, also known as the Old Federal Courthouse, is a former courthouse of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and currently serves as Brownsville City Hall.
1.1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Amigoland Mall, Brownsville
29 min walk • Amigoland Mall was an enclosed shopping mall located in Brownsville, Texas. The former mall, which now houses a tech center, is now called the Brownsville ITEC Center.
1.1 miSE
25°53'49"N • 97°29'21"W
Rusteberg Art Gallery, Brownsville
30 min walk • Museum
0.5 miW
Church
St. Thomas Church, Brownsville
12 min walk • St. Thomas Church is a Catholic church located in the city of Brownsville, Texas. The church is currently a mission of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral which is also in Brownsville.
0.7 miW
25°54'34"N • 97°30'26"W
First Presbyterian Church, Brownsville
18 min walk • Church
1 miS
Library, Universities and schools
Texas Southmost College, Brownsville
26 min walk • Texas Southmost College is a public junior college located in Brownsville, Texas.
0.5 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Charro Park, Brownsville
14 min walk • Charro Park is a baseball venue in Brownsville, TX on the campus of St. Joseph's Academy. The ballpark once hosted a game between the Kansas City Monarchs and the Brownsville Merchants in 1946.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gladys Porter Zoo open?

Gladys Porter Zoo is open:

Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gladys Porter Zoo?

Nearby attractions include St. Thomas Church, Brownsville (12 min walk), Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Brownsville (18 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Brownsville (18 min walk), United States Court House, Brownsville (19 min walk).

How to get to Gladys Porter Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gladys Porter Zoo:

Bus

Brownsville Bus Terminal (20 min walk)
Autobuses Adame Tours (23 min walk)