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San Antonio Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #48 of 173 attractions in San Antonio
Traveler Description: Good place to see with families.
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Attraction type: Zoo, Other
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Hiking
Address: 3903 N. Saint Marys St San Antonio, TX 78212
Tel: 210 734 7183
Fax: 210 734 7291

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1 of 5 stars
zendyk 10 contributions
New Braunfels, Texas
Jun 19, 2009
0/4 found this review helpful

My daughter and I went a few months ago, just for fun. It was HORRIBLE!!! There was an old man going around throwing stones at the animals in open exhibits. I reported him to the only 2 zoo employees I could find. One couple was holding food in front of a monkey, only to jerk it away and laugh when... more

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5 of 5 stars
NJ-Tennessean 70 contributions
Newton, NJ
Jun 18, 2009

I traveled all the way from New Jersey to San Antonio for a family vacation. One place I'm glad I did not miss was the zoo. It's located in Breckenridge park midway between the airport and downtown. Admission is very reasonable and if you are a member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, it's half price. Outside the zoo... more

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3 of 5 stars
Stevied888 501 contributions
Brandon, Florida
Apr 10, 2009

This is a very average zoo with most of the animals very far away and lots of concrete. There is also lots of construction going on. On the pluys side have never been to a zoo with so many different types of birds. Would not make this the first thing to see in San Antonio but worth it for those... more

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5 of 5 stars
Zoogoer 18 contributions
Texas
Feb 24, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Long ago, I found that the San Antonio Zoo reminds me of an Asian Grocery Store: Practically any spot you stand, you can look around and see all sorts of exhibits. At nearly 700 species, this is one of the biggest collections of different sorts of animals in the world. What you can see here is quite remarkable: Both kinds... more

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3 of 5 stars
mrsrorie 7 contributions
san angelo, tx
Feb 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I've been to nicer zoos, but this one wasn't awful. It's February and part of the the Africa exhibit is still under construction. There were tons of monkeys and birds; they had one tiger, one giraffe, one zibra, one elephant, two lions, and three bears (those were the highlights). It wasn't an overly impressive zoo, but my 2-yr-old enjoyed it... more

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3 of 5 stars
DawnZ25 9 contributions
Warren, OH
Jun 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I felt that this was a really diverse zoo in transition. I was surprised at the amount of birds, a lot more than I have seen in any other zoo. The directional signs to the zoo, to zoo parking and even within the zoo were hard to find. They have a new exhibit that is under construction. Part 1 is... more

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1 of 5 stars
travel1983 49 contributions
Fort Myers, Florida
Apr 25, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

This is an okay zoo as far as zoos go. Only go here if you have nothing left to see in San Antonio and you have children. Nearby there is a Japanese Sunken Garden. This was very nice and worth visiting. The train ride is also nice. more

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5 of 5 stars
Travelnwithkids 4 contributions
Houston, Texas
Apr 20, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My kids love the San Antonio Zoo. We have been three times. My girls are 2 and 6. A few things to know 1) check in with the Tots area for special events as soon as you arrive. They do cool free things throughout the day like bring out animals for the children to pet and have special demonstrations. 2)... more

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4 of 5 stars
Janet79720 9 contributions
Big Spring, TX
Mar 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My daughter and I have been to this zoo several times. Since we were in San Antonio and had the time, I wanted to go and check out their new Africa exhibit and the Toadally exhibit. As typical, this is a great zoo. You can expect to be there about 4 hours, which goes by quickly. We also enjoyed riding... more

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4 of 5 stars
duran17 1 contribution
San Antonio
Mar 20, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

The San Antonio Zoo has received several negative reviews on this site, but don't be so quick to dismiss this attraction from your vacation activities. I went to the zoo today (20 Mar 08) and looked for the problems some of the patrons listed. The zoo was well kept, the animals looked healthy and had plenty of space to roam,... more

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San Antonio Zoo Address

3903 N. Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Tel: 210 734 7183 Fax: 210 734 7291