Gladys Porter Zoo Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological and botanical park in Brownsville, Texas, dedicated to preserving nature through education, conservation and research. It operates year-round, with daily hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends, and offers admission priced by age with free entry for children age 1 and younger. As part of the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector, the facility functions as a mid-sized organization serving a broad public audience with educational and conservation-focused programming. In May 2026, the zoo announced it would host the 12th Brew at the Zoo fundraiser and formed a partnership with Whataburger Restaurants LP to support wildlife conservation efforts.