The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre zoo located in Hermann Park in Houston, and is home to more than 6,000 animals representing more than 900 species. The zoo is famous for supporting a number of conservation projects that work towards the survival of endangered wildlife and threatened habitats, in Texas and all over the world. Some of the endangered species the zoo works with are the Texas sea turtle, gorilla, Attwater's prairie chicken, Galapagos tortoise, elephant, African lion, Bornean orangutan, clouded leopard, and many others. Stroll through the incredibly realistic African Forest and see chimpanzees, rhinos, Masai giraffes, ostriches, and zebras, separated only by a glass wall. Visit the massive Kip Aquarium with more than 200 marine species, including rescued sea turtles. The Carnivores exhibit is home to African lions, African painted dogs, Malayan tigers, jaguar, and the rare maned wolf.

Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, Phone: 713-533-6500

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