Yes, it was VERY Crowded! Parking was horrible since it was so busy! We were able to buy our tickets on-line and by-pass the long lines (definitely do this)! The Zoo is older and not as large as others. Seems like there were a lot...More
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Yes, it was VERY Crowded! Parking was horrible since it was so busy! We were able to buy our tickets on-line and by-pass the long lines (definitely do this)! The Zoo is older and not as large as others. Seems like there were a lot...More
The San Antonio Zoo is by no means the scale as say, the National Zoo in DC, BUT for a nice stroll and good exhibits, it's very nice. They have a butterfly house which you can visit ( an extra fee, but nice) which is...More
I spent about a half a day here on a recent beautiful Spring day - along with hoards of school children. I was impressed with some of the larger cageless exhibits, and was able to see a few animals that I had never seen before....More
This is an older zoo and it shows in some places, but it's not terrible. It also isn't the greatest zoo ever but it is definitely a nice day trip for families. Lots of birds. You can pay extra to feed some of the birds,...More
I am a sucker for zoos. Unfortunately I can't really give the zoo in SA a great review. When we went it was field trip day and there were lots of kids, which didn't bother us a bit, we've got 3 of our own. Most...More
The zoo is not that big compared to Dallas or other zoos but it was great. Loved the giraffes and loved the new attraction were we saw a hippo underwater.
I was shocked at the exhibits at this zoo. I am a hesitant zoo goer but after reading reviews here and elsewhere I went with hopeful expectations. The small enclosures were shocking. They keep single animals in an enclosure rather than creating social ecosystems I...More
This a nice, decent-sized zoo in central San Antonio. Good variety of animals. Had no problem getting and Uber or Lyft in the area and had a fun few hours. Enjoyed watching the zoo staff capture Bella the lorikeet after her daring escape. Lots of...More
Great zoo. I like to visit zoos wherever I travel and this zoo was a surprising treat. There are a variety of well cared for animals to view. There is a reptile house, aquarium, butterfly garden and bird house. You can get up close and...More
So first time ever going to the zoo in the evening versus the morning and also a weekday versus the weekend and what a different experience! The zoo closed at 5pm and I had just entered the front gates at 4pm with my five year...More