- 1. Gladys Porter Zoo celebrates "Brownsville Appreciation Weekend
- (Around Town)
- ... the Gladys Porter Zoo’s forward momentum. As a heartfelt thank you for this steadfast support and the City's commitment to the Zoo’s comprehensive redevelopment, the Zoo is proud to host Brownsville Appreciation ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 2. Gladys Porter Zoo unleashes dinosaurs in new exhibit
- (Around Town)
- Dinosaurs are stomping back into the spotlight at Gladys Porter Zoo with the arrival of Dinos Unleashed, an exciting, limited time exhibit running through April 5th. Guests will journey through a series ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 3. Gladys Porter Zoo hosts Annual Ocelot Run
- (Around Town)
- Registration is now open for the Gladys Porter Zoo’s annual 5K and 1-mile fun run to support ocelot conservation. This popular event is likely to sell out. The Ocelot 5K Run will take place on March 7 ...
- Created on 24 February 2026
- 4. Gladys Porter Zoo hosts annual Ocelot Run
- (Around Town)
- The Gladys Porter Zoo is back with their annual 5K and one-mile fun run to support ocelot conservation. The Ocelot 5K Run will take place on March 8 starting at 7:30 a.m., and the one-mile fun run will ...
- Created on 27 February 2025
- 5. A new ocelot joins the Gladys Porter Zoo family
- (Around Town)
- Gladys Porter Zoo staff are inviting the public to come out and meet our newest resident, Ignacio, a seven-year-old ocelot. Iggy, as he is affectionately called, joins a female ocelot that currently resides ...
- Created on 30 October 2024
- 6. Gladys Porter Zoo has discount weekends
- (Around Town)
- BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS — Gladys Porter Zoo will have special discount admission prices for three select weekends only. Guests can rack up some impressive savings with 60 to75 percent off regular admission ...
- Created on 06 September 2023
- 7. Gladys Porter Zoo implements new pricing
- (Around Town)
- The Gladys Porter Zoo has implemented a new dynamic pricing model. Zoo admission prices will now vary through July, depending upon the day of the week. This dynamic model is currently used nationwide at ...
- Created on 27 March 2023
- 8. New Children’s Book features Gladys Porter Zoo Giraffe
- (Around Town)
- Rocket, a beloved giraffe at the Gladys Porter Zoo, is now the main character of her own children’s book, Rocket the Space Giraffe. The book was written by Suzanne Shepard, Board President of the Valley ...
- Created on 02 August 2022
- 9. Gladys Porter Zoo Debuts Two New Babies
- (Around Town)
- Gladys Porter Zoo staff are excited to introduce two new babies at the Zoo: a dromedary camel and a reticulated giraffe. Both babies made their debut on exhibit this week. The healthy male giraffe was ...
- Created on 27 July 2021
- 10. Miracle Baby Born at Gladys Porter Zoo!
- (Around Town)
- What a surprise! Say hello to the Gladys Porter Zoo’s new miracle baby…a baby gorilla! Penney, a 33-year-old female gorilla, to everyone's surprise, gave birth to a healthy baby on Thursday, August 20. ...
- Created on 11 September 2020
- 11. Otters Will Be Making a Splash at the Gladys Porter Zoo
- (Around Town)
- Check out what’s making a splash at the Gladys Porter Zoo these days . . . North American river otters! Tallulah and Imnaha will be making their public debut in their brand new exhibit on August 28th. ...
- Created on 25 August 2020
- 12. Wild Snakes by Gladys Porter Zoo at Quinta Mazatlán
- (Around Town)
- ... evening, June 25th, for a presentation on wild snakes by Gladys Porter Zoo. Educator Jaime Zepeda will present several live species of South Texas snakes like the Great Plain rat snake. Guests ...
- Created on 17 June 2020
- 13. Gladys Porter Zoo Reopens Its Doors
- (Around Town)
- BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS (June 4, 2020) — The day is finally here, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back to the Gladys Porter Zoo. The animals anticipate your visit! We have been preparing for a soft ...
- Created on 04 June 2020
- 14. Warthogs now on exhibit at Gladys Porter Zoo
- (Around Town)
- They have finally arrived! Two male warthogs (Phacocherus africanus) have made their debut recently at the Gladys Porter Zoo. These two brothers, Leonardo and Rollo, arrived from the Indianapolis Zoo and ...
- Created on 03 December 2019
- 15. Tip O Texas had an exciting season
- (In The Parks)
- Jennifer Kirkland, of Tip O Texas, on a Tour of Ancestral Spirits in Roma, TX. There were three different tastings of Mescal and visitors learned the history of this type of tequila. Jean Couch ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 16. Events Calendar
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- ... Call (956) 216-4910 for more information. March 7 – The Ocelot 5K Run will take place at 7:30 a.m., and the 1-mile fun run will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Gladys Porter Zoo. Space is limited, so register ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 17. Winter Texan Discount Day at the Zoo
- (Around Town)
- The Gladys Porter Zoo will host its annual Winter Texan Discount Day on Wednesday, February 4th. On this day, Winter Texans will receive a special discounted admission rate of only $8 with proof of out-of-state ...
- Created on 26 January 2026
- 18. Valley cities light up for the holidays
- (Entertainment)
- ... music. It will be held at Washington Park at 1157 E. Washington St. Gladys Porter Zoo will host Zoo Nights and Lights Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Zoo will also ...
- Created on 03 December 2025
- 19. March 5, 2025 - Events Calendar
- (Events Calendar)
- ... or visit online at www.valleysymphony.org. March 8 – The Gladys Porter Zoo hosts their annual 5K and one-mile fun run to support ocelot conservation. It will take place starting at 7:30 a.m., with the ...
- Created on 06 March 2025
- 20. GPZ giraffe stars in her second book
- (Around Town)
- ... for purchase on Amazon and at the Gladys Porter Zoo’s gift shop. Proceeds from the book go directly to the GPZ for the care and feeding of Rocket and her animal friends. Come along with Rocket the ...
- Created on 12 December 2023
