Gladys Porter Zoo, Zoological park in Brownsville, Texas.
The 31-acre Gladys Porter Zoo houses 1,600 animals across four geographic areas: Africa, Asia, Tropical America, and Indo-Australia with specialized exhibits.
The Earl C. Sams Foundation funded and donated the entire facility to the City of Brownsville, opening its gates on September 3, 1971.
The zoo conducts educational programs throughout the year, teaching students from grades 1 through 12 about wildlife conservation and animal habitats.
Visitors can walk through specialized sections including the Herpetarium, Aquarium, Tropical America Free-flight Aviary, and interact with animals at Small World.
The facility leads conservation efforts for endangered species, including Kemp's ridley sea turtles, Western lowland gorillas, and Philippine crocodiles.
Location: Texas
Inception: September 3, 1971
Website: http://gpz.org
GPS coordinates: 25.91230,-97.49620
Latest update: May 20, 2025 00:29
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