San Antonio Zoo Archives

San Antonio Zoo Receives Record-Breaking $10 Million Donation for Generation Zoo Campaign from The Ralston Family Charitable Foundation

Nov 10, 2023

The San Antonio Zoo, a beloved destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts, is celebrating a monumental milestone in its 109-year...

5 Reasons the San Antonio Zoo is a Must-Visit for Every Family

Oct 20, 2023

Explore the wonders that await at the San Antonio Zoo.

Exciting News from San Antonio Zoo: Rare Okapi Calf Born to First-Time Parents

Sep 13, 2023

This joyous arrival is especially meaningful as okapis are an endangered and elusive species.

Gif of meerkats from the San Antonio Zoo

Meerkat Extravaganza at San Antonio Zoo!

May 22, 2023

The San Antonio Zoo has announced an exciting addition that is bound to capture the hearts of animal enthusiasts and families alike.

San Antonio Zoo Mobilizes to Impact Zone in Florida to Help with Hurricane Ian Relief

Oct 05, 2022

San Antonio Zoo is mobilizing a support unit Sunday morning to the main impact zone of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, Florida, as part of the...

#1 Zoo in Texas Awarded to San Antonio Zoo, Again

Jul 12, 2022

The Texas Travels Awards has named San Antonio Zoo as the #1 zoo in Texas just months after international publication Blooloop named the zoo #1 in...

Experience The San Antonio Zoo Like Never Before

May 20, 2022

Drive Thru Zoo is BACK at the San Antonio Zoo!

2 Year Old Jaguar, Frida, Comes to San Antonio Zoo

Apr 13, 2022

San Antonio Zoo welcomed a two-year-old female jaguar named Frida on Tuesday. Animal Care staff and zoo crew are incredibly excited to have Frida as...

San Antonio Zoo Named Top 2 in U.S.

Apr 12, 2022

Recognized for Conservation, Animal Welfare & Education San Antonio Zoo recently came in at #4 in Blooloops Top 17 Zoos & Aquariums in the...

San Antonio Zoo In Discussions with Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences

Apr 04, 2022

San Antonio Zoo is in discussions with Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences on several projects, one of which is the return of the Woolly Mammoth...

A History of the San Antonio Zoo

Mar 07, 2022

MySanAntonio takes a look back at the history of the San Antonio Zoo by Camille Sauers Feb. 27, 2022 The San Antonio Zoo announced in February the...

Statewide Spring Break Zoo Camps 2022

Feb 15, 2022

Have fun! Learn something new about animals! Stay busy and safe this Spring Break! Check out these zoos in Texas offering a variety of fun camps for...

San Antonio Zoo Announces Return of Gorillas

Feb 10, 2022

San Antonio Zoo is excited to announce that gorillas are returning to San Antonio! The zoo’s last gorilla resident, Mopie, moved out of San Antonio...

2022 Valentine’s Events at Texas Zoos

Feb 09, 2022

These Texas Zoos in your area are having romantic Valentine's or the funny, viral anti-ex events. Check them out below and find out how you can get...

San Antonio Zoo® Releases Critically Endangered Puerto Rican Crested Toad Tadpoles Into the Wild

Jan 20, 2022

Species once thought to be extinct are receiving another chance at survival

Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser

Jan 18, 2022

Back for its third year, San Antonio Zoo hosts its Cry Me a Cockroach Fundraiser, where funds raised support the zoo’s vision in securing a...

San Antonio Zoo Announces Improvements with Redesigned Zoo Entry

Nov 17, 2021

San Antonio Zoo is working on phase 1 of a long-term master plan to improve the zoo's infrastructure, ADA accommodations, safety, and ease of use...

Baby Komodo Dragons hatched at the San Antonio Zoo!

Nov 10, 2021

San Antonio Zoo® is proud to announce the hatching of 10 Komodo dragons. The hatchings occurred between October 17 and October 27, hatching two...

NEOTROPICA opens at the Zoo

Oct 31, 2021

GRAND OPENING of San Antonio Zoo’s new tropical realm, NEOTROPICA San Antonio Zoo invites everyone to the grand opening of NEOTROPICA, the zoo’s new...