Photographer: J. Griffis Smith
Mammals, birds, and reptiles from around the world. Zoo selected
one of the top five zoos in America. Featured exhibits include:
African Savannah at edge of a forest with groups of endangered
black and white rhinos, giraffes, and African birds in a natural
setting.
Herpetarium acclaimed for naturalistic exhibits and collection
of frogs, turtles, crocodiles, and hundreds of snakes.
Asian Falls, carved out of existing hillside, is a natural
setting of grassy hills, waterfalls, and trees, where guests stroll
along raised boardwalk to view Sumatran tigers, including the zoo's
famous white tiger, "Neela." Exhibit also includes bears.
World of Primates has representatives of all Great Ape species
and includes indoor tropical rain forest housing lowland gorillas,
colobus monkeys and free-flying tropical birds. Connecting outdoor
exhibit features various primates including chimpanzees,
orangutans, gibbons, bonobos (pygmy chimpanzees), and others.
Don't miss Texas Wild! This 8 acre exhibit dedicated to the Lone
Star State's native flora and fauna houses more than 200 native
Texas animals. Admission fee.