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El Paso Zoo

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) - $7.50
Non-Resident $9.50

Teen (13yrs – 17yrs) - $9.00
Non-Resident $11.00

Adult (18yrs – 59 yrs) - $12.00
Non-Resident $14.00

Senior (60+ yrs) - $9.00
Non-Resident $11.00

Active Duty Military/Spouse - $9.00 (w/valid ID)

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

Closed Monday & Tuesday

Wednesday through Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Last Admission: 3:00pm

Operating as usual

Santa is here! Make sure to stop by the event pavilion from 11:00 am -2:00 pm for your photos with Santa. And look out f...
12/10/2022

Santa is here! Make sure to stop by the event pavilion from 11:00 am -2:00 pm for your photos with Santa. And look out for him throughout the day at various areas throughout the zoo! 🎅

He’s here! Well, almost. Join us this weekend for Santa at the Zoo! Photos with Santa will be available from 11:00 am -2...
12/09/2022

He’s here! Well, almost. Join us this weekend for Santa at the Zoo! Photos with Santa will be available from 11:00 am -2:00 pm for different prices. We’ll see you tomorrow!

Keep this schedule handy when you visit us this weekend for Santa at the Zoo! Santa will be bringing presents to our ani...
12/05/2022

Keep this schedule handy when you visit us this weekend for Santa at the Zoo! Santa will be bringing presents to our animals and we want you to see them open them up! Join us for a fun-filled weekend!

Huge thank  you to the 1-6 Infantry Fire Supporters, of 4-27 Field Artillery, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armor...
12/01/2022

Huge thank you to the 1-6 Infantry Fire Supporters, of 4-27 Field Artillery, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division for their help in painting our bridge in Africa!

UPDATE! We have extended the time frame to vote and updated the enrichment time! Join us on December 10 at 1:30 pm to se...
11/23/2022
Help us name our female Przewalski's Horse!

UPDATE! We have extended the time frame to vote and updated the enrichment time! Join us on December 10 at 1:30 pm to see the winning name!

We need your help! Our Przewalski's family has grown by one more but we still need a name!

Here's how you can help! We've narrowed it down to 3 names. The top 2 names will then be used as options for mom and dad to make the final decision! They will have two sepearate boxes with each name and whichever box they go for first will be the winner!

Vote now! Cutoff time will be Friday December 2 at 10:00 am.

Then join us on Saturday December 10 at 1:30 pm at The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens Przewalski's horse exhibit to see what name gets chosen!
https://forms.gle/CHCXKcZFFbzqsUJ59

We need your help! Our Przewalski's family has grown by one more but we still need a name! Here's how you can help! We've narrowed it down to 3 names. The top 2 names will then be used as options for mom and dad to make the final decision! They will have two sepearate boxes with each name and whiche...

🍁Thanksgiving Hours🍁The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens will have the following schedule for the rest of the week:Wednes...
11/22/2022

🍁Thanksgiving Hours🍁
The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens will have the following schedule for the rest of the week:

Wednesday November 23
10:00 am - 2:00 pm*

Thursday November 24
CLOSED

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm*

*Last admission 1 hour prior to closing

We can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for this year’s ! Join us tomorrow for the Celebration of Lights para...
11/18/2022

We can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for this year’s ! Join us tomorrow for the Celebration of Lights parade starting at 5:30 pm. ❄️🐧

We’re 4 days away from the Coolest Fest in the Southwest! WinterFest starts on Saturday, November 19. Feel the magic and...
11/15/2022

We’re 4 days away from the Coolest Fest in the Southwest! WinterFest starts on Saturday, November 19. Feel the magic and get a taste of the sweetest season in El Paso. More information on events and programming is posted at epwinterfest.com!

We’re 4 days away from the Coolest Fest in the Southwest! WinterFest starts on Saturday, November 19. Feel the magic and get a taste of the sweetest season in El Paso. More information on events and programming is posted at epwinterfest.com!

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11/14/2022

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Imagine taking a stroll with delicious hot cocoa ☕️ in hand while enjoying a wonderful view of more than 700,000 lights and holiday decorations.

No need to leave El Paso, this and more will all be part of WinterFest ❄️ in 6 days! The season starts on Saturday, November 19. For more information on events and programming, visit epwinterfest.com!

Join us today for a special enrichment to honor all of our Veterans at 2:00 pm at the sea lion exhibit 🇺🇸
11/11/2022

Join us today for a special enrichment to honor all of our Veterans at 2:00 pm at the sea lion exhibit 🇺🇸

11/10/2022

Come honor all our veterans with a special program on
Friday Nov 11 at 2:00 pm at the sea lion exhibit.

This special Veterans Day ceremony will include several military veterans, the City’s Office of Military and Veteran Affairs, and the JROTC from Chapin High School. LB, our male sea lion, is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Navy.

El Paso County invites everyone in our community to join Operation Green Light and show support for Veterans by lighting...
11/09/2022

El Paso County invites everyone in our community to join Operation Green Light and show support for Veterans by lighting your home or building green during the first two weeks of November in honor of our Veterans and to celebrate Veteran’s Day, November 1 to November 13. By shining a green light our community will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported. 💚

The start of WinterFest is a few days away! The season begins Saturday, November 19 downtown and it will be BIGGER, BETT...
11/08/2022

The start of WinterFest is a few days away! The season begins Saturday, November 19 downtown and it will be BIGGER, BETTER and BRIGHTER! WinterFest has a new look and all of the favorites are back - Holiday Market, Scherr Legate Lights Parade, and The Rink ice-skating. Get ready for 6-weeks of holiday cheer through January 1. ❄️

Quick! Before the ghouls come 👻  Happy Halloween!
10/31/2022

Quick! Before the ghouls come 👻 Happy Halloween!

Gracias por acompañarnos al Grupo de Danza Folklorico Profra. Guadalupe Chavoya 💃🏻
10/29/2022

Gracias por acompañarnos al Grupo de Danza Folklorico Profra. Guadalupe Chavoya 💃🏻

Let’s give a nice warm welcome to our newest zoo family member! Benny the Malayan tapir joins us from Denver Zoo and he ...
10/28/2022

Let’s give a nice warm welcome to our newest zoo family member! Benny the Malayan tapir joins us from Denver Zoo and he has been adjusting well to his new home! Make sure to look for him on your next adventure to the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens! 🖤

📷: Becca, Area 1 Zookeeper

Zoo Update!This is the last weekend for giraffe feedings. Due to the colder temperatures, giraffe feedings will pause un...
10/28/2022

Zoo Update!

This is the last weekend for giraffe feedings. Due to the colder temperatures, giraffe feedings will pause until the spring.

Make sure to catch the last two feedings of the season on Saturday October 29 at 11:00 am and Sunday October 30 at 11:00 am. $3 Cash gets you 3 pieces of lettuce to feed one of our giraffes 🥬🦒

Join us this Saturday from 10am-3pm for our Dia de los Dia de los Mu***os at the Zoo event! We will have a parade, activ...
10/27/2022

Join us this Saturday from 10am-3pm for our Dia de los Dia de los Mu***os at the Zoo event! We will have a parade, activities for the kiddos, games, live entertainment and of course a costume contest for both adults and kids! 🔥

1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both categories will walk away with some cool prizes!

Make sure you come dressed in your dia de los mu***os attire to enter! See you this Saturday, El Paso! ❤️

Join us this Saturday from 10am-3pm for our Dia de los Dia de los Mu***os at the Zoo! event! We will have a parade, activities for the kiddos, games, live entertainment and of course a costume contest for both adults and kids! 🔥

1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both categories will walk away with some cool prizes!

Make sure you come dressed in your dia de los mu***os attire to enter! See you this Saturday, El Paso! ❤️

Boo at the Zoo was so much fun! What was your favorite part? Ours was definitely the candy! 😋🍫
10/25/2022

Boo at the Zoo was so much fun! What was your favorite part? Ours was definitely the candy! 😋🍫

10/22/2022
10/21/2022

Who’s ready for this weekend’s Boo at the Zoo??

All these pumpkins will be going to different zoo animals throughout both days. Make sure to share any pics of our animals enjoying their pumpkins! We love to see it!

Thank you La Union Maze for this generous donation! Our animals are going to have the best time! 🎃

National Wolf Awareness Week is a time to celebrate the wolf and its unique place in the animal kingdom, and learn more ...
10/18/2022
This week is National Wolf Awareness Week -

National Wolf Awareness Week is a time to celebrate the wolf and its unique place in the animal kingdom, and learn more about their threatened place in the natural world today. 🐺

Learn more by clicking the link:

National Wolf Awareness Week is a time to celebrate the wolf and its unique place in the animal kingdom, and learn more about their threatened place in the natural world today. Inspired by a large new wolf sculpture located at the entrance of the Zoo’s new $16-million Chihuahuan Desert Exhibit, th...

REMINDER ❗️The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens will close early on October 15, 2022 for a private event. The last ticket...
10/12/2022

REMINDER ❗️

The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens will close early on October 15, 2022 for a private event. The last ticket will be sold at 2:00 pm and the gates will close promptly at 3:00 pm.

The weekend is here! Our motmots can barely contain their excitement! Visit us soon! 🌺
10/07/2022

The weekend is here! Our motmots can barely contain their excitement! Visit us soon! 🌺

Join us on Oct 29th from 9am-4pm for Dia de los Mu***os at the Zoo!Guests are encouraged to come dressed and to bring it...
10/06/2022

Join us on Oct 29th from 9am-4pm for Dia de los Mu***os at the Zoo!

Guests are encouraged to come dressed and to bring items to place on the ofrenda (alter).

We hope to see you there, and stay tuned for more information on what to expect for this all ages event!

Joins us on Oct 29th from 9am-4pm for Dia de los Mu***os at the Zoo!

Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their Dia de los Mu***os attire and to bring items to place on the ofrenda (alter).

We hope to see you there, and stay tuned for more information on what to expect for this all ages event!
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💙Welcome to the zoo family Baby Zaini 🦧After an exciting couple of months we are thrilled to announce that we have a hea...
10/01/2022

💙Welcome to the zoo family Baby Zaini 🦧

After an exciting couple of months we are thrilled to announce that we have a healthy baby boy named Zaini! His big sister, Khaleesi, revealed the baby’s gender today during a special enrichment session. She was also supposed to pick the name but she was too busy enjoying all her treats so mom, Ibu, took charge and chose the name Zaini! We can’t wait to see our orangutan family of four take over your hearts! 🦧

HUGE congratulations to our whole zoo staff including Area 3 who gave it their all from the time that Ibu got pregnant and still up to this day! 🫶

Take a few seconds to share your thoughts on potential events, experiences and vision you have for what can be developed...
09/23/2022

Take a few seconds to share your thoughts on potential events, experiences and vision you have for what can be developed at the site of the voter-approved Multi-Purpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center (MPC) in downtown

The survey is part of the MPC Feasibility and Programming study. Take the survey and review preliminary study findings at elev8ep.com/calendar-events-mpc

We are thrilled to welcome a new female to our Prewalski's horse family! 🐴💕The new female, also known as a filly, was bo...
09/22/2022

We are thrilled to welcome a new female to our Prewalski's horse family! 🐴💕

The new female, also known as a filly, was born on Tuesday September 20 in the early morning. Both mom and baby are currently on display and doing just fine!

This is the third filly born to the zoo’s adult Przewalski’s horses, Brianna and Vitalis. The first filly, Misha, was born in 2018 and was transferred to a facility in Minnesota. The second filly, Holly, was transferred to a San Diego Safari Park.

Congrats to Area 1 and zoo staff who helped with this tremendous birth!

We need your help! Our orangutan family has grown by one more but we still need a name!🦧Here's how you can help! We've n...
09/22/2022
Help us name our baby orangutan!

We need your help! Our orangutan family has grown by one more but we still need a name!🦧

Here's how you can help! We've narrowed it down to 5 gender neutral names. The top 2 names will then be used as options for big sister Khaleesi to choose from! She will have two separate boxes with each name and whichever box she goes for first will be the winner! The boxes will also reveal the gender of the baby!

Cutoff time is September 27 at noon.
Then join us on October 1 at 12:30 pm at The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens orangutan exhibit to see the winner!

Click here to vote now: https://forms.gle/SrViaFibbkHDjFDQ9

We need your help! Our orangutan family has grown by one more but we still need a name! Here's how you can help! We've narrowed it down to 5 gender neutral names. The top 2 names will then be used as options for big sister Khaleesi to choose from! She will have two sepearate boxes with each name and...

Just a friendly reminder that if you were not able to attend yesterday's meeting we will be having 3 more meetings this ...
09/21/2022

Just a friendly reminder that if you were not able to attend yesterday's meeting we will be having 3 more meetings this week on:

- Wednesday, Sept 21 at 5:30 pm @ Clardy Fox Library
- Wednesday, Sept 21 at 6 pm @ Region 19
- Thursday, Sept 22 at 6 pm @ The Beast Community Center
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After extensive meetings and surveys engaging thousands of residents, the El Paso City Council has approved placing the 2022 Community Progress Bond on the November 8, 2022 ballot. On the ballot are three propositions for funding that focus on issues residents have said are most important: Streets, Parks, and a Climate Action Plan.
To learn more attend our public meeting or visit www.elpasotexas.gov/progress.

See you tomorrow! 🐘❤️
09/16/2022

See you tomorrow! 🐘❤️

Tomorrow is the BIG birthday bash for Savannah, our Asian Elephant! ❤️

Join us Saturday, September 17th from 10am-2pm with our friends and ! 🤩 We’ll have activities, games, extra special elephant training at noon, delicious cake, cool giveaways and more! You’re not gonna want to miss the wildest party in town!😎

Turning 70 never looked so good! 🥳

A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing volunteers!If you're interested in volunteering at the zoo contact Miss Toni at (...
09/14/2022

A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing volunteers!

If you're interested in volunteering at the zoo contact Miss Toni at (915) 212-2821 or stop by the El Paso Zoological Society office.

Thank you Minero Magazine for the great coverage and a huge thank you to all the k-pop fans that made this night a succe...
09/12/2022
A night of K-Pop in the Zoo: the first K-Pop event in collaboration with the El Paso Zoo

Thank you Minero Magazine for the great coverage and a huge thank you to all the k-pop fans that made this night a success! 💜🫰🏼

In between the Elephants and Malayan Tiger exhibit on the night of Sept. 10, the El Paso Zoo hosted a K-pop celebration with music, food, gifts, dancing and animals. The El Paso Zoo invited the Instagram pages and , self-designated “official fanbase” pages for fans of...

Tea Cafe' of El Paso, TX kept our k-pop fans nice and refreshed all night with their great assortment of bubble teas. Ma...
09/11/2022

Tea Cafe' of El Paso, TX kept our k-pop fans nice and refreshed all night with their great assortment of bubble teas. Make sure to visit them at their kiosk at the zoo on weekends or at their shop at 6070 Gateway Blvd E Ste 101. 🧋

Mark your calendars for Tuesday September 13 for FREE FLU SHOTS at the El Paso Zoo parking lot from 12:00 - 6:00 pm.For ...
09/11/2022

Mark your calendars for Tuesday September 13 for FREE FLU SHOTS at the El Paso Zoo parking lot from 12:00 - 6:00 pm.

For more information vist BePOWERflu.com

09/09/2022

In the Zoop announcement! 💜

All advance tickets have been sold! Thank you to those who stopped by! 🫶

If you didn’t have a chance to purchase them in advance, don’t worry! You may purchase tickets at the door starting at 6:00 pm.

This year a flu vaccine is more important than ever. Protect you and your family by getting your free flu shot at any of...
09/09/2022

This year a flu vaccine is more important than ever. Protect you and your family by getting your free flu shot at any of The City of El Paso’s upcoming drive-thru events.

Stop by the El Paso Zoo on Tuesday, Sept 13 at 12 PM to receive your flu vaccine. For more information, visit BePOWERflu.com

DJ Thicc Flair will be spinning all your favorite k-pop songs all night!7:00 - 8:00 pm - Song requests will be available...
09/08/2022

DJ Thicc Flair will be spinning all your favorite k-pop songs all night!

7:00 - 8:00 pm - Song requests will be available through with all proceeds benefitting the El Paso Zoo Conservation Fund. Make sure to stop by to get those donations in!

See you Saturday! 💜🫶

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post
09/04/2022

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post

Address

4001 E Paisano Drive
El Paso, TX
79905

Sun Metro Bus Service For service on Sun Metro: To the Zoo from downtown, use Route 23* or Route 65. From the Zoo to downtown, use Route 24 or Route 65. To the Zoo from Cielo Vista Mall, use Route 25. *Route 23 is the only route that drops guest off directly in front of the Zoo.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Don't get rid of your leaf piles! 🍃🍂🍁

This is where many lay their eggs. If you rake up and throw away leaves, you may be throwing away baby insects and eggs of insects and pollinators that are important to us. 🐝 🐞 🪲🦋

Thank you to UTEP Biodiversity Collections and El Paso Zoo for your partnership in helping to generate awareness and support from our community at the event. 🎅 ❤️

It was so much fun showing families all of the critters and eggs that might be found in leaf piles. Seeing their faces light up during their discovery was magical! ✨️




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Diciembre estará lleno de luces, regalos y mucha diversión!
¡Vámonos de paseo!

** Santa at the zoo🎅
Celebración de Navidad en El Paso Zoo. Oportunidad para tomarse una foto con Santa.

** Lights on the Lake 🎄
Festival navideño en Ascarate Park! Disfruta de los shows de música, las luces y más sorpresas.

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Habrá circo, pista de hielo, juegos mecánicos y entretenimiento para toda la familia.

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Progress continues on the Paso del Norte Trail! The City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government, in coordination the Texas Department of Transportation, will soon install a new shared-use path on Magoffin Avenue, between San Antonio and Cotton streets. The path will connect Downtown with the El Paso Zoo, Medical Center of the Americas Foundation and the existing segments of the Paso del Norte Trail in Mission Valley. Read more in our newsletter at pdnhf.org/news/coming-soon-new-paso-del-norte-trail-segment-on-magoffin-avenue.
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The Indian ornamental tarantula is an arboreal species. Females are generally larger than males and can reach a leg span of about 7 inches.

The model for this drawing is a tarantula (now passed) at the El Paso Zoo, affectionately called Indy by her keepers.

Indy is now available on Redbubble.
🐘 IRENE SURGERY UPDATE! 🐘 Irene is awake and doing well! She had surgery today to remove her left eye and alleviate the pain associated with age-related lens luxation.

We are sending a heartfelt thank you for the incredible teamwork and efforts of the almost 50 professionals from many organizations and disciplines who came together to make this possible.

Irene is recovering now, and we will continue to monitor her over the next few days to ensure there are no complications following today’s successful surgery.

Thank you to everybody who helped in this amazing effort to help Irene including local and visiting veterinary specialists, a national expert in elephant anesthesia, a veterinary ophthalmologist, colleagues from the Denver Zoo, El Paso Zoo, Houston Zoo, Oregon Zoo, White Oak Conservation, Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Corrales Fire Department, and Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue. And of course, thank you to our own animal care, veterinary and facilities teams. We could not have done this without your tireless dedication and teamwork.
The El Paso Zoo received a generous donation from the Downtown Lions Club for enrichment toys for the El Paso Zoo Lions. Director Joe Montisano, joins us on this edition to tell us all about it.

El Paso Zoo recibió una generosa donación del Downtown Lions Club para juguetes de enriquecimiento para los leones del zoológico. El director Joe Montisano, nos acompaña en esta edición para contarnos todo al respecto.

VOTING IS OPEN! Vote for your favorite 🎃 costume now through Wednesday, Nov. 2. Voting will close at noon.

The photo with the most votes takes home $1,000! 💵 One winner will be announced the week of Nov. 6.

VOTE HERE: http://ow.ly/VgpU50Looun

Sponsored by El Paso Zoo and The Briar Patch.

Could you use $1,000 to spare? 💸

LAST WEEKEND to enter our 🎃 costume contest! Submissions close at noon on Monday, Oct. 31. Voting will be open from 1 p.m Oct. 31 - noon Nov. 2.

Click here to enter: http://ow.ly/wckR50Lm2me

Sponsored by the El Paso Zoo and The Briar Patch.



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Hi EPZ! For Halloween, Muffin wants to be a meer-bat! Happy Halloween 🎃
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El Paso Zoo
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