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El Paso Zoo

El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano, El Paso, Texas 79905

For ticket prices- http://www.elpasozoo.org/ For more information, visit www.elpasozoo.org.

Locally recognized as the Best Place to Take the Kiddos, the El Paso Zoo sits on 35 acres of fun and adventure. Bigger and better than ever, the El Paso Zoo is an expansive green space that is home to exotic animals from around the world and features family attractions such as the Foster Tree House Playground, African Star train and the Hunt Family Desert Spring water feature. Accredited by the As

sociation of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA / https://www.aza.org/about-us), the El Paso Zoo celebrates the value of animals and natural resources and creates opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature. Admission:
Baby (23months & under) – free

Child (2yrs - 12yrs) - $8.95
Non-Resident $10.95

Teen (13yrs – 17yrs) - $10.95
Non-Resident $12.95

Adult (18yrs – 59 yrs) - $13.95
Non-Resident $15.95

Senior (60+ yrs) - $10.95
Non-Resident $12.95

Active Duty Military/Spouse - $10.95 (w/valid ID)

Zoological Society Members ..........Free

Closed Monday & Tuesday* (subject to change)

Wednesday & Thursday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Last Admission: 2:00pm

Friday - Sunday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Last Admission 4:00 pm

10/29/2024

Volunteer at the Zoo!

Volunteers support every department of the Zoo including animal care, education, to guest engagement, and even give tours of the Chihuahuan Desert Exhibit.

Test Drive the Zoo Education Volunteer Program.

You will make a difference plus make new friends, build up your resume and develop your communication skills.

Visit https://elpasozoo.home.blog/2024/09/18/test-drive-the-zoos-volunteer-program/

10/29/2024

And....a SINCERE THANK YOU to all of our volunteers who helped make Boo at the Zoo a success! We love you! We appreciate you! And we couldn't do it without your help!
Ms. Toni is our Volunteer Coordinator, and she can be reached at 915.212.2877.

10/28/2024

Family Memories at Boo at the Zoo!

10/28/2024

More photos of a fun-filled weekend at BOO at the ZOO!

10/27/2024

Closing Boo at the Zoo!
Thank you everyone who came.
Looking forward to seeing you next year!

10/27/2024

BOO at the ZOO is off to a roaring start this Sunday morning. Come join us!
Candies and activities available until 3PM!
Zoo open until 5pm.

10/26/2024

‘Boo at the Zoo’ is in full swing. First Day was simply spooktacular!
Last day is tomorrow, Sunday, for a wild spook time with roaring fun and activities. Thank you to our sponsor Raising Cane's.

Sunday, 10am - 3pm.

Beat the long lines! Get your tickets in advance online. Tickets are vaild for 30 days after purchase.
www.elpasozoo.org

10/24/2024

2 Days until Boo at the Zoo!

We'll have Halloween Bags so you can collect your candy.
Purchase your on-line tickets early to avoid the long lines.

Looking forward to hosting you all.
Come dressed to impress!

10/23/2024

Tune in to our BOO at the ZOO Broadcast, and join us for an unforgettable Halloween Weekend! This Saturday and Sunday, OCT. 26-27, 10AM - 3PM.

10/21/2024

This weekend plan a visit for Boo at the Zoo (Oct 26 & 27).

A spooktacular weekend of animal enrichment, entertainment, creepy food, and a glow in the dark bug room.

Children and their parents are encouraged to come dressed in costume in this kid-friendly Halloween event.

Costume contest, dance contest, magic, acrobatic performances, and favorite characters and friends from a galaxy far..far..away.

Thank you to our exclusive sponsor Raising Cane’s!

Beat the long lines! Get your tickets in advance online. Tickets are vaild for 30 days after purchase.
www.elpasozoo.org

10/20/2024

We close Vet Tech Week by highlighting our 4th Vet Tech, KARINA! The El Paso Zoo thanks you for your dedication, compassion, and hard work. We couldn’t zoo it without you.

We started a day late, so we are spotlighting both Karina and Giselle on this last day of Vet Tech Week!

10/20/2024

We close Vet Tech Week by highlighting our Animal Medical Center Secretary, GISSELLE! The El Paso Zoo thanks you for your dedication, compassion, and hard work. We couldn’t zoo it without you.

10/18/2024

The El Paso Zoo continues acknowledging our Veterinary Support Team. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and hard work. Happy Vet Tech Week! We couldn’t zoo it without you.
Today, Sarah is in the spotlight. Thank you, Sarah!

10/17/2024

Today is El Paso Giving Day, and El Paso Zoo needs your support! Your gift supports animal enrichment, conservation, safeguarding biodiversity, protecting animal health, and creating a world where wildlife, people, and ecosystems thrive together.

The Zoo’s commitment to conservation is exemplified by its most significant achievement: the successful participation in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Cross Fostering program for Mexican wolves.

Five critically endangered Mexican wolf pups born at the Zoo contributed to saving the species in the wild. This year, a male Mexican wolf pup born at the El Paso Zoo cross-fostered with a wild wolf pack, has found an uncollared female companion to den with in New Mexico.

And, of course, acquiring a greater one-horned rhino as a conservation ambassador for rhino conservation efforts in Africa and Asia.

Giving is simple: you can make your donation online at https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/el-paso-zoo-fund any time before midnight.

After making your gift, inspire your friends, family, and colleagues to soar & give more! Tag www.facebook.com/elpasozoo and use the hashtag to join the online excitement!

Thank you for your support on behalf of the zoo animals and for being a part of the El Paso Giving Day movement!

10/16/2024

The El Paso Zoo is proud and grateful to our Veterinary Support Team. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and hard work. Happy Vet Tech Week! We couldn’t zoo it without you.

Every day this week we are going to spotlight each of our fab four vet technicians- Erin, Jon, Sarah, Karina and our incredible animal medical center secretary- Gisselle.

10/15/2024

Be Wildly Supportive!

This year, on Thursday, October 17, El Paso Zoo is thrilled to participate in the Paso del Norte Community Foundation’s El Paso Giving Day, an online giving campaign that ignites the spirit of giving in our region.

Together we will help provide vital resources needed to support daily operating needs and enhance the Zoo’s education programs, bring great events to the community, help build new exhibits, and contribute to the Zoo’s conservation efforts, and your gift helps make this possible! Save the date, make an impact, and give back on Thursday, October 17.

Visit https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/el-paso-zoo-fund

10/12/2024

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10/07/2024

Experience the El Paso Zoo!

🦁🦓Bring your friends and family to explore everything we have to offer! From amazing animal encounters to fun activities and delicious cafés, there’s something for everyone. Buy your tickets online today and join the adventure! 🐾🎟️🦏

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10/02/2024

This Sunday, October 6, experience the Zoo in a quieter, calmer atmosphere. No added park sounds and music that can be challenging for individuals with sensory sensitivities.

Guests may request a sensory bag from the Gift Shop or Hunt Family Endangered Species Carousel during their visit to the Zoo.

Each bag filled with items that can help lessen sensory overload like noise-canceling headphones and fidget devices.

The El Paso Zoo believes EVERY guest deserves an exceptional experience regardless of age and ability.

Learn more at
https://venue.kulturecity.org/venues/el-paso-zoo

09/24/2024

FREE flu shots today!

Stop by the El Paso Zoo today, Sept 24, from 1pm-7pm for your drive- thru vaccine event!

FREE t-shirts will also be given out to the first 150 who get their flu shot!

Collaboration efforts with the Department of Public Health to bring you better health.

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4001 E Paisano Drive
El Paso, TX
79905

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.elpasozoo.org/

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Tune in to our BOO at the ZOO Broadcast, and join us for an unforgettable Halloween Weekend! This Saturday and Sunday, OCT. 26-27, 10AM - 3PM.

Experience the El Paso Zoo! 🦁🦓Bring your friends and family to explore everything we have to offer! From amazing animal encounters to fun activities and delicious cafés, there’s something for everyone. Buy your tickets online today and join the adventure! 🐾🎟️🦏 #ElPasoZoo #ZooAdventure #FamilyFun #ElPaso #EPTX #915 #elpasostrong

BREW AT THE ZOO

Thank you, El Paso, for making our Brew at the Zoo 🍺 such a fantastic event! With over 1,000 attendees, we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring more events like this to our city. A huge thanks to our amazing vendors and staff for their incredible support! 🍻

Brew At The Zoo

Get ready, El Paso! 🍻 Brew at the Zoo is happening on September 14th, and you won’t want to miss it! Grab your tickets today for a night of fun, entertainment, and delicious tastings from our favorite local breweries. 🎶🐾 This will be one for the books, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🎥 @forthebrandmarketing #BrewAtTheZoo #ElPasoEvents #CheersToThat #elpasozoo #915 #eptx #ftbliss

Magellenic Penguins

✨ Get ready for a wild adventure this Labor Day weekend! 🐧 We’re open Monday, so bring the family and come explore our enchanting world of Magellanic penguins and all the other incredible animals at the El Paso Zoo! Plan ahead and grab your tickets online for a hassle-free visit. 📱 Don’t miss out—your adventure awaits! 🪄🎥 Forthe Brand #LaborDayAtTheZoo #PenguinParadise #ElPasoZoo #ElPasoTx #VisitElPaso

There's something brewing at the Zoo, and you do not want to miss out! Raise your glasses for El Paso's Zoo unique event, Brew at the Zoo (BATZ). Join us for a night of music and great brews, all while contributing to wildlife conservation and the overall El Paso Zoo mission. https://www.elpasozoo.org/experiences/brew-at-the-zoo/

Bug Fest is BACK tomorrow!! Join us May 18th and 19th for a fun filled weekend!! Even our Vinegaroon has been cleaning up for the event!! Hope to see you there!!🐛🦂🪳🕷️🐜🦗🪲 Thank you to our Premier Sponsor Truly Nolen Pest & Termite control!!

Visit the El Paso Zoo this weekend (May 18-19) and explore the fascinating world of bugs! Local celebrities will join in the fun like Keary Molinaro from The Molinaro Snake Lab, El Paso Rhino Hockey Team, KTSM media celebrities, and more. Thank you to our Premiere Sponsor Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control!

Bugs are fascinating creatures, and we’re proud to be able to share them with all our visitors this weekend May 18-19. Every year we get parents that are just as scared as the kids are, and it is good for them to see and learn how harmless bugs are. We hope to foster a sense of environmental responsibility and a desire to protect these often-misunderstood creatures. Thank you to our Premiere Sponsor Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control!

Bug Fest this Saturday – Sunday. You will come face-to-face with the Zoo’s resident creepy crawlies inside a large bug room. Kids and adults will learn of the different types of bugs, their habitats, and their behaviors. The El Paso Zoo welcomes Keary Molinaro from The Molinaro Snake Lab. He shares his passion about the upcoming Bug Fest event. Bug Fest May 19-19. Thank you to our sponsors Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control. The Molinaro Snake Lab

Baby Pronghorns are making their appearances at the Zoo! For Mother’s Day, come in early morning when the Zoo opens at 9:00am and head directly to the Pronghorn Exhibit located at the Chihuahuan Desert section of the zoo. The first hour (9:00am – 10:00am) you will see them being introduced into their exhibit. Eight Peninsular Pronghorn fawns from 2 weeks – 2 months old are learning to walk and run. After their fun time in the early morning, they take long naps. You can help us in naming the Pronghorn fawns! In honor of their Dad “Oliver” who passed away, we are searching for names beginning with the letter “O” for 5 boys and 3 girls. So far we have Olive and Oswald. Send us your name suggestion! El Paso Zoo says “Happy Mother’s Day” by paying homage to all the animal moms at the Zoo. On Sunday, May 12, all Moms will receive FREE admission with the purchase of a regular ticket. There will be a special enrichment session at the Orangutan exhibit as part of the Missing Orangutan Mother (M.O.M) campaign. A mission to protect orangutans in their native forests of Borneo and Sumatra. Presentations will be at 10:00am and 12:30pm at the Orangutan exhibit.

Bug Fest happening on the weekend of May 18. A festival of creepy-crawlies that squirm, slither, and buzz in front of you. Come face-to-face with your favorite bugs and learn of new ones that you have never seen before. Thank you to our Premiere Sponsors Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control.

🦒 Come hang out with us at the zoo this week! It’s the perfect spot for a day out with your friends, family, or kiddos. We love having you around, and our animals are all about the extra attention. Can’t wait to see you here! 🦓 #elpasozoo