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San Antonio Zoo

Visit San Antonio Zoo Today

Are you looking for a good place to spend with your kids? You can visit the San Antonio Zoo today. This zoo is operated by the San Antonio Zoological Society. It is a non-profit organization that is committed to secure a future for wildlife. The zoo welcomes more than millions of visitors every year. It is open all year round. It is home to more than 750 species that live on the 56 acres area in this zoo.

When you are planning to visit this zoo, you are going to pay for the standard admission fee which is around $21.99 for adults and $18.99 for kids who are 3 – 11 years old. Children under three can enter this zoo for free. This zoo also allows you to pay for the annual pass, so you can get access to this zoo all year round. The annual pass from this zoo can be categorized into three categories, which are, advocate plan ($64 per year), defender plan ($54 per year), and supporter plan ($44 per year).

What Are Some Popular Attractions at San Antonio Zoo?

Ride the Train

There are some interesting attractions that you will see at San Antonio Zoo. If you want to explore a lot of things in a short period of time, you can ride the train provided by the zoo. This train will bring you to get closer to any of your favorite animals.

Feed the Animals

Your kids will love the experience of feeding the animals. You can feed the giraffes and lorikeets that are available in this zoo. It is a good idea for you to read the map for finding out the feeding area of your favorite animals.

Ride the Carousels

This is another popular attraction that you can find in San Antonio Zoo. This carousel is a famous attraction that has a lot of visitors every day. You can bring your kids along when riding the carousels, so they can enjoy their time when visiting this beautiful San Antonio Zoo.

What Are Some Special Events from San Antonio Zoo?

Drive-Thru Zoo Boo

This is an annual event during this Halloween season. The annual and monthly pass holders can get a discount when buying the ticket for this event. The special price will be about $32 per vehicle (compared to its regular price which is around $65). You have a chance for exploring the zoo and getting access to the trick or treat game every Friday evening from 5 to 8 pm. When you join this event, you can also have an incredible experience via its guided educational audio tour.

Virtual Zoo Run

This is another special event that will be held by the San Antonio Zoo. This is the first time when this event will be held in a virtual way. You can take a part in this Virtual Zoo Run event by completing this 5K at your own pace. You can follow this event from your home or other favorite outdoor running locations. This event will run from September 3 until October 1, 2020. The registration fee for this event will be about $40 per runner.


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