Kids & familyFree (worth about $25)

Free Zoo Day at the Houston Zoo (first Tuesday)

First Tuesday of each month, open to close

Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo is free on the first Tuesday of each month, open to close. Upcoming dates are November 3 and December 1, 2026. You must reserve online; November and December tickets are released October 28 at 7pm and sell out fast, and there are no tickets at the gate.

Verified Oct 27 · houstonzoo.org

Catches:

  • Free tickets must be reserved online ahead; none sold at the gate and they sell out
  • Rides, giraffe feeding and Zoo Lights cost extra
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