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The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 27 acres of lush

01/24/2025

Say "G'day mate" to the newest species at the herpetarium, the Kimberley rock monitor (Varanus glauerti). This species is endemic to the Kimberley region in Northwestern Australia. Its long, slender body and even longer tail make it perfectly adapted to balancing on ledges and fitting in small crevices in their rocky habitat.

📸by Francisco Llauger, Senior Herpetology Keeper

01/23/2025

Yesterday, some members of our amazing aquarium team went to South Padre Island to assist Texas Parks and Wildlife in the recovery efforts of cold-stunned sea turtles in the bay.

Associate Curator, Mark, Senior Aquarist, Elizabeth and Aquarist, Ethan
helped with locating cold-stunned turtles and retrieving them from the water to wait out the cold weather conditions.

Cold stunning happens when water temperatures drop rapidly. Sea turtles are reptiles so they rely on their surroundings to regulate their internal body temperature. So when the waters temps drop, so do their body temps causing them to become very weak and hypothermic. This condition can be life-threatening without quick intervention.

Shoutout to our dedicated team for their recovery efforts!

01/21/2025

Shoutout to our amazing keepers who are out here working hard to make sure everyone stays warm today! 🔥

📸 by Toni Torres, Curator of Birds

01/19/2025

When mom's got a built-in winter coat just for you ☺️🌡️🔥

01/18/2025

Cotton-top tamarin nom noms 🍍

01/16/2025

Look up and say hello to the newest resident in the giraffe herd, Malcolm! This massive male giraffe stands over 17 feet tall and is easily the tallest giraffe in Gladys Porter Zoo history. We cannot wait for you to meet this gentle giant in person and fall in love with him!

Malcolm represents another milestone in the Zoo's ongoing mission to contribute to the breeding and conservation of giraffes while educating and inspiring the next generation to help preserve wildlife and the habitats upon which they rely.

01/14/2025

Blep 😋
Happy from this tufted capuchin monkey.
Native to South America, this small primate gets its name from the black tuft of hair on its head. They are also called brown capuchins or black-capped capuchins.

01/13/2025

Mbundi, the silverback at the Gladys Porter Zoo, celebrates his 32nd birthday. The troop was bubbling with excitement for this bubble bath-themed B-day bash!

01/13/2025

Kruger is how we all feel when Monday comes around 🛌😴

01/12/2025

Have you met Kumi and Kibale?

01/12/2025

Happy 32nd Birthday to the big guy, Mbundi!
Stay tuned for the full video of the sudsy celebration his keepers threw for him 🫧🛁

01/11/2025

Today is . Deserts are defined as areas of land that receive less than 10 inches of precipitation per year. About 1/3 of the Earth's land surface is considered desert. That includes polar deserts like Antarctica! Let's celebrate a few of the remarkable creatures that call deserts home.

Pictured:
Giant horned lizard (Phrynosoma asio)
Addax antelope (Addax nasomaculatus)
Tiger rattlesnake (Crotalus tigris)

01/10/2025

Give a screech for ! Bald eagles came close to extinction in the early 1900s due to habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and food source contamination. With the help of extensive conservation action, bald eagle populations stabilized and they were removed from protection under the Endangered Species Act in 2007. Since then, populations are estimated to have grown exponentially (over 300%!) It's a success story that we never get tired of talking about!

01/09/2025

It's cuddle puddle season 🫶

01/08/2025

Teamwork! 💪
Ahead of the dropping temps, the Bird Dept. worked together to winterize some of the outdoor habitats to provide added protection from the cold winds. ❄️

📸: Toni Torres, Curator of Birds

01/07/2025

Happy Birthday to our wonderful boss and Director, Dr. Pat Burchfield 🎂
Dr. Burchfield has been with Gladys Porter Zoo since 1970. He was here for the grand opening in 1971 and is now leading the way for the future of the Zoo. An amazing feat considering he is only turning 21 yrs old! Wishing him many more years! 🎉

01/06/2025

Temps finally dropped below 60 degrees in the RGV☃️😆

Mammal Keeper, Daniel, is staying warm with extra layers, an insulated drink and lots of straw for the hoofstock. Although the cranes appreciate it too.

📸 by Dominguez, Associate Curator of African hoofstock

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500 Ringgold Street
Brownsville, TX
78520

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19565467187

Website

http://www.gpz.org/

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Iggy the ocelot scent marking his territory #GPZoo #ocelot #cat #endangeredspecies #rgvspecies

Look up and say hello to the newest resident in the giraffe herd, Malcolm! This massive male giraffe stands over 17 feet tall and is easily the tallest giraffe in Gladys Porter Zoo history. We cannot wait for you to meet this gentle giant in person and fall in love with him! Malcolm represents another milestone in the Zoo's ongoing mission to contribute to the breeding and conservation of giraffes while educating and inspiring the next generation to help preserve wildlife and the habitats upon which they rely. #GPZoo #giraffe #endangeredspecies

Mbundi, the silverback at the Gladys Porter Zoo, celebrates his 32nd birthday. The troop was bubbling with excitement for this bubble bath-themed B-day bash! #GPZoo #gorilla #birthdayboy #happybirthday #enrichment

Defying gravity is easy when you're a lemur. #GPZoo #lemur #gladysporterzoo

Feel old yet? It’s amazing how much the crowned crane chicks have grown in just a few weeks ⏱️#GPZoo #crownedcrane #crane #nationalbirdday

It’s the first #FlamingoFriday of the year! 🦩 And it’s going to be a beautiful weekend to visit the Zoo 🎟️ #GPZoo #flamingo #weekend #friday #zoo #visitbrownsville #visitmitte #brownsvilletx

Newt year, newt adventures! Happy New Year from #GPZoo 🎉 #blackspottednewt #newt #salamander #amphibian #newyear

It seems that you all like primates.😄 Thanks for all the love throughout the year 🫶 #GPZoo #top3

Have you seen the baby saki monkey at Small World yet ? Our family of white-faced saki monkeys have their hands (and backs) full with this one. #GPZoo #monkey #sakimonkey #babyanimals

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the #GPZoo crew to you! 🎁🎄 We’ll be open today from 9:00 am -5:00pm #merrychristmas #happyholidays #enrichment #animalplayday #visitbtx #visitmitte

View the twinkling lights at the Zoo aboard the Holiday Express🚂 Call ahead to reserve your seats! #GPZoo #VisitBTX #VisitMitte

Good morning from the meetkats #GPZoo #meerkatMonday

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