Visit the Brownsville's Zoo today!

The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 28 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,600 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife.

The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological and botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation, and research. The mission is alive and apparent in the day-to-day operations of the Zoo and it is with this focus in mind that the Gladys Porter Zoo continues its plans for the future.