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The El Paso Zoo is a member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA).   AZA envisions a world where all people respect, value and conserve animals and nature. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.


The El Paso Zoo is an eighteen-acre home to about 240 species of animals. Approximately 500 mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds, 700 fish and 500 invertebrates live in a variety of natural habitat exhibits including a Reptile House, South American Pavilion, Americas Aviary, Cisneros Paraje, Birds of Prey, American Biome, Forest Atrium, Asian Grasslands, Asian Endangered Walk, and an Elephant Complex. .


4001 E. Paisano El Paso, TX 79905-4223
915-521-1850
Open daily at 9:30 a.m.

Winter Hours of Operation
Sunday through Saturday
Admission Gate Hours
9:30am - 4:00pm

Summer Hours of Operation
June 6 to September 6
Admission Gate Hours
Mon-Fri 9:30am - 4:00pm
Sat-Sun 9:30am - 5:00pm

Presentations are subject to cancellation without notice.
Because our exhibits are always changing some animals may not be on exhibit when you come to the Zoo.

 

Driving Directions

From Interstate 10 take the
Paisano exit. Head south west on Paisano and follow the signs to the El Paso Zoo entrance across from the El Paso County Coliseum.
If you are coming from Downtown El Paso traveling on Paisano,the El Paso Zoo entrance will be on the left as you pass Chamizal National Memorial and go under the freeway underpass.
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Open daily at 9:30 a.m.
Ticket booth closes at 4:00 p.m.

El Paso Zoo 2009-2010 Holiday Schedule
The El Paso Zoo will be closed on the following days during the holidays:
Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

During the holidays the Zoo will be open regular winter hours (tickets sold 9:30am to 4pm, the zoo grounds close at 5pm) except for an early closure on Christmas Eve (last tickets sold at Noon, grounds close at 1:00) and closed all day Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Advance tickets are available for sale at the Zoo’s ticket booth.

Zoo tickets make great gifts any time of the year and also work nicely as employee incentive awards.

For more information call 521-1850 or email elpasozoo@elpasotexas.gov.

Education Group Reservations

Admission
Ages 2 & under .................................Free
Ages 3 to 12 .....................................$6.00
Ages 13 to 59..................................$10.00
Active Duty Military & spouse with ID...$7.50
Ages 60 & over ................................$7.50
Zoological Society Members .............Free

Learn more about Zoological Society Membership

Group Reservations
Adult Chaperones......................................$7.50
Students.......................................................$5.00

 

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