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About the Zoo
4001 E. Paisano El Paso, TX 79905-4223
915-521-1850 • Open daily at 9:30 a.m.

Locally recognized as the Best Place to Take the Kiddos, the El Paso Zoo sits on 35 acres of fun and adventure. Bigger and better than ever, the El Paso Zoo is an expansive green space that is home to exotic animals from around the world and features family attractions such as the African Star train and the Hunt Family Desert Spring. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), the El Paso Zoo celebrates the value of animals and natural resources and creates opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature. For more information, visit elpasozoo.org. For news and exclusive content, follow us on Facebookand YouTube..

The El Paso Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums(AZA). AZA envisions a world where all people respect, value, and conserve animals and nature. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for yourself, and a better future for all living things. With more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation.
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Hours and Admissions   Click Here for Map & Directions

The Zoo is open daily at 9:30 a.m.
The Ticket Booth closes at 4:00 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays from June 6 to September 6 the Ticket Booth closes at 5:00 p.m.

The Safari Outfitters Giftshop is open daily at 9:30 a.m.
915-521-1871

The Passport Cafe is open daily at 9:30 a.m.

The Grasslands Cafe is open daily in the summer at 10:00 a.m. Seasonal hours apply during the rest of the season.

El Paso Zoo 2011-2012 Holiday Schedule
The El Paso Zoo will be closed on the following days during the holidays:
Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

During the holidays the Zoo will be open regular winter hours (tickets sold 9:30a.m. to 4p.m.the zoo grounds close at 5p.m.) except for an early closure on Christmas Eve (last tickets sold at Noon, grounds close at 1:00) and closed all day Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Winter Hours of Operation
Sunday through Saturday
Admission Gate Hours
9:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Summer Hours of Operation
June 6 to September 6
Admission Gate Hours
Mon-Fri 9:30am - 4:00pm
Sat-Sun 9:30am - 5:00pm

Advance tickets are available for sale at the Zoo's ticket booth. Zoo tickets make great gifts any time of the year and also work nicely as employee incentive awards.

For more information call 521-1850 or email elpasozoo@elpasotexas.gov.
For volunteering information cick here.

Admission
Ages 2 & under .................................Free
Ages 3 to 12 .....................................$6.00
Ages 13 to 59..................................$10.00
Active Duty Military and
Spouse with ID............................$7.50
Ages 60 & over ................................$7.50
Zoological Society Members .............Free

Learn more about Zoological Society Membership

Group Reservations
Adult Chaperones......................................$7.50
Students.......................................................$5.00

Special Animal Encounter Programs
Scheduled Animal Encounter Programs are listed in the zoo map insert. Daily Animal Encounters include Get Moving With the Sea Lions presentations at 10:50am and 2:50pm and Elephant Training (noon) and Meerkat (2:15pm Monday to Friday, 2:00pm Saturday and Sunday) presentations. Other Animal Encounters are scheduled at various times and days during the week including Golden Eagle Encounters, Spider Monkey Encounters, Sumatran Orangutan Encounters, Lion Encounters and Giraffe Encounters. New Giraffe Encounters at 11:00am and 2:30am require a $2 token available 15 minutes prior to the start time. These encounters are scheduled Saturday and Sundays. From June 13 to through Labor Day Giraffe Encounters will be scheduled Wednesdays to Sundays. Check your map insert when you arrive for times and locations. Because our exhibits are always changing some animals may not be on exhibit when you come to the Zoo. All presentations are subject to cancellation without notice.


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El Paso Zoo's Mission
Our mission is to celebrate the value of animals and natural resources and to create opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature.