Located in Hermann Park and close to Houston's Museum District, the zoo is about 4 miles south of downtown. The zoo does not have its own parking lot; free parking is available in Hermann Park.

from the zoo to the museums to the gardens. It's the perfect place for families to visit, with the Hermann Park train getting high marks. Several reviewers suggested setting aside several hours to ...

Houston residents taking a stroll near The Commons at Hermann Park this month may be startled to see a herd of elephants. Upon closer inspection, however, they'll find the elephants are actually ...

When Lee Ehmke was appointed CEO of Houston Zoo back in 2015, he set an ambitious goal: to elevate the Hermann Park destination from very good to world class by its 100th anniversary in 2022.

2—Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo Director Ashley Burdick and staff ... outreach and birthday parties," Burdick said. "Hermann's tortoises are native to Europe and only get to be about 8 pounds ...

This weekend marks the first weekend of Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo ... When: Through Jan. 5: 5:30-10:30 p.m. Where: 6200 Hermann Park Drive Artechouse presents its first Holiday Spectacular ...