Gladys Porter Zoo

Gladys Porter Zoo The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 27 acres of lush
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Thank you for supporting sea turtle conservation at the 9th Annual Ridley Rush, presented by ! ❤️ Shoutout to all our sp...
06/06/2026

Thank you for supporting sea turtle conservation at the 9th Annual Ridley Rush, presented by ! ❤️

Shoutout to all our sponsors, volunteers and runners!
Full recap coming soon! 🎥

06/05/2026

Register your child for Summer Safari Camps or Classes at the Zoo!
For ages 4 and up!

To register your children, please call our Education Department from 9am-5pm at 956-548-WILD(9453) or email [email protected]

06/03/2026

Smooth brain shenanigans with Albina. 🥹🧠

🎥: Cameron Spellane, Small World Keeper

Thanks to your support, we’ve officially sold out for the 2026 Ridley Rush! Thanks to all who registered for this run! Y...
06/02/2026

Thanks to your support, we’ve officially sold out for the 2026 Ridley Rush!
Thanks to all who registered for this run! Your participation supports the Zoo’s sea turtle conservation efforts in Tamaulipas, Mexico where over 90% of Kemp’s Ridleys nest.
Packet pickup will be at the Zoo from 3-7 pm on Friday, June 5th. We can’t wait to see you out on the route this weekend 🫶🏽💚

05/31/2026

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Happy !

05/30/2026

Legend has it, he’s still asking for back scratches.

🎥 by Lilly Siegrist, Herpetology Keeper

Our red-ruffed lemur twins recently turned two! ✌️Frea and Ciena were treated to some yummy ice cakes along with some of...
05/29/2026

Our red-ruffed lemur twins recently turned two! ✌️
Frea and Ciena were treated to some yummy ice cakes along with some of their favorite treats!
Happy Birthday, girls! 🎂🥳🎉

📸by Katya Hermosillo, Primate Keeper

Happy ! We are no strangers to gators here in South Texas! 🐊 Alligators are widespread throughout the Eastern portion o...
05/29/2026

Happy !
We are no strangers to gators here in South Texas! 🐊 Alligators are widespread throughout the Eastern portion of Texas and can be sighted in resacas, coastal marshes, and other bodies of water in the RGV. When heavy rains occur, their habitats can expand into new territories.

If you see one in the wild, remember:
- This is their home too.
- Always keep a safe distance.
- Never feed or approach them.

Respecting wildlife is the best way to keep both humans and the animals safe.

📸: Francisco Llauger, Senior Keeper of Herpetology

Register for Summer Safari Camp and give your child a wild summer experience! ☀️For a full schedule of camps and classes...
05/28/2026

Register for Summer Safari Camp and give your child a wild summer experience! ☀️

For a full schedule of camps and classes, visit gpz.org.
To register, contact our Education Department at [email protected] or (956) 548-WILD (9453).

Address

500 Ringgold Street
Brownsville, TX
78520

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19565467187

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