Sport & Outdoor
Family FavoriteHermann Park
FreeA 445-acre green space anchoring Houston's museum district, with a Japanese garden and a mini train.
Sport & OutdoorFamily FavoriteOutdoor Adventure
Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo is an outdoor activity in Houston, TX, part of the Houston & Galveston guide. Cost: under $25.
6200 Hermann Park Dr · Houston, TX
Why you should go…
Home to more than 6,000 animals, the Houston Zoo is known for its African Forest gorilla habitat and its work breeding endangered Houston toads. Kids can hand-feed giraffes and lorikeets in dedicated interactive exhibits.
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