San Antonio Zoo
4.5(24,238)4.5 out of 5 stars, 24238 reviews San Antonio, TX
About San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo offers a diverse range of animals in spacious enclosures, engaging activities for children, and friendly, knowledgeable staff, making it a great family destination.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families visiting San Antonio looking for a full day of activitiesParents wanting an educational experience for their childrenFamilies with young children will find many activities suitable for all agesOlder children and teens may enjoy the diverse animal exhibits and interactive experiences
Why families love it
- Large, spacious animal enclosures
- Up-close animal feeding experiences
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Numerous cooling stations throughout the zoo
- Diverse range of animal species
- Feeding the giraffes at reasonable prices
Insider tips
- Visit on a cooler weekday morning to see more animals
- Arrive early to maximize your time before closing
- Use the parking garage for free and to keep your car cool
Good to know before you go
- Weekends if you prefer a less crowded experience
- Arriving late in the day to ensure you see all the animals
- Some animals appeared sad due to enclosure sizes
- Limited animal visibility late in the day
- Crowded on weekends
- Crowds
- Busy on weekends, especially during holidays
- Value
- Feeding experiences are reasonably priced, and the zoo offers good value for a full day of entertainment compared to other local attractions.
- Food
- No specific food and drink rules mentioned, but check for any restrictions on outside food
- Accessibility
- Staff are helpful and accommodating for special needs
- Safety
- Staff are present to assist and guide visitors, enhancing safety and navigation
What parents say
"Coming from New Orleans, we’re used to having a spectacular zoo to go to. We came to this one on one of the last days of our trip and we are so happy we did. It’s truly a special place. The animals have large, spacious enclosures. The layout is easy to navigate, and there were numerous cooling stations along the way too. If we lived here, we’d become members in no time!"
a week ago
"I had a great time! Was a little packed, but it was the weekend. I loved all the up close and personal activities, with the animals. However, it seems like the animals have outgrown their enclosures.. The animals seemed sad… But, I see plenty of renovations! So hopeful to see more next time! Had no issues finding parking either! And I got in 10,000 steps. I’d recommend."
a week ago
"I had lots of fun even though we got there kinda late and don’t get to see everything they close at 5 and we got there at like 2:30-3 ish and many enclosure were missing animals not sure if they were inside or what. My favorite part that I got to see was definitely the reptile and aquatic life! Got some really good pictures too!"
a week ago
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