Houston Attractions: Houston Zoo

Over 4,500 animals inside the Houston Zoo, exhibits include a tropical bird section, the large and small cat houses, an extensive collection of reptiles (including an albino alligator), the Wortham World of Primates, a two-acre rain forest and natural habitat, and the recently upgraded Children's Zoo, which allows kids to pet various farm animals. The Brown Education Center offers daily exhibits, as well as a "Meet the Keeper" presentation, at which children can learn about the duties of zookeepers. Open daily 9am-5pm. 1513 N. MacGregor, Hermann Park. Houston, Texas. 713-533-6500.

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