San Antonio Zoological Gardens & Aquarium
San Antonio Zoological Gardens & Aquarium and its collection
San Antonio Zoological Gardens & Aquarium, opened in 1914, is a zoo in San Antonio, United States.
Annual attendance tops a million. The on-site Richard Friedrich Aquarium dates from 1948 and was the city's only aquarium until SeaWorld arrived in 1988, while a miniature train ride has operated since 1956.
Animals and collection
More than 3,500 animals across 750 species are kept, some of them endangered or gone from the wild.
Conservation and approach
Its conservation and research centre breeds black rhinoceros, golden lion tamarin, dama gazelle, Komodo dragon, Andean condor and Attwater's prairie chicken away from public display. A further project breeds Texas horned lizards for release back into their native range.
What the venue says
- giraffe feedings
- animal ambassador presentations and keeper talks
- rides on the historic zoo train or carousel
- On-site dining options include the Beastro Restaurant (overlooking the lake and carousel), Longnecks Bar and Grill, Changos Cafe, and various snack stands.
- Free parking is available during zoo business hours at the dedicated Zoo Parking Garage located between the zoo and the Will Smith Zoo School.
- The facility offers accessible pathways and stroller/wheelchair rentals at the entrance to accommodate visitors with mobility needs.
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Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Any Day admission (Adults) | 44.99 USD |
| Any Day admission (Children ages 3–11) | 39.99 USD |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for San Antonio Zoological Gardens & Aquarium. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for San Antonio Zoological Gardens & Aquarium at this time.
Accreditation
- WAZA member (source)
Location & map
3903 N St Mary's StLeon Valley
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at San Antonio Zoological Gardens & Aquarium.
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Exhibits
- Africa Plains
- Big Cat Valley
- Cat Corner
- Outpost Amazonia
- Fun Farm
On site
- The Stables 260 m from the centre of the site