GLADYS PORTER ZOO

BROWNSVILLE, TX

Gladys Porter Zoo, located in Brownsville, Texas, is a popular attraction that houses over 1,500 animals from around the world. The zoo spans across 31 acres and is home to a variety of exhibits including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish.

One of the zoo's most popular exhibits is the Tropical America, which features a variety of animals such as jaguars, monkeys, and macaws. Visitors can also explore the Asia exhibit, which is home to tigers, lions, and various species of primates. The Africa exhibit houses giraffes, zebras, and rhinos, while the Aquatic Wing showcases aquatic life including penguins, sea turtles, and stingrays.

The Gladys Porter Zoo also offers various educational programs and events for visitors of all ages, including summer camps, guided tours, and animal encounters. The zoo is also home to a veterinary clinic and a research facility, where scientists study endangered species and work towards their conservation.

Overall, Gladys Porter Zoo provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about and interact with a diverse range of animals while also promoting conservation efforts and research.

GLADYS PORTER ZOO is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BROWNSVILLE TX. US MID #8404801185

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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Contact GLADYS PORTER ZOO

• telephone: 9565467187
• website: http://www.gpz.org

DOCENT COUNCIL OF THE GLADYS PORTER ZOO
500 RINGGOLD STREET
BROWNSVILLE
TX
78520-7918

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