- 1. GPZ giraffe stars in her second book
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- ... 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
- 2. GPZ holds groundbreaking
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- The Gladys Porter Zoo recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the future site of the Soaring Eagle zipline, which is set to be completed by late summer 2024. This new attraction will take guests ...
- Created on 07 November 2023
- 3. Endangered species hatches at GPZ
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- Staff at the Gladys Porter Zoo are extremely proud to announce the historic hatching of six endangered Mangshan pit vipers. The Gladys Porter Zoo is now one of only three institutions in the United States ...
- Created on 17 August 2022
- 4. Gladys Porter Zoo celebrates "Brownsville Appreciation Weekend
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- BROWNSVILLE – From the modernization of essential water and wastewater infrastructure to the visionary investment in the Zoo’s Master Plan, the City of Brownsville has been an indispensable partner in ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 5. Gladys Porter Zoo unleashes dinosaurs in new exhibit
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- ... will be $5 per person and can be purchased at the entrance of the Zoo, at the exhibit, or online at gpz.org. For more information about Dinos Unleashed, visit gpz.org or follow Gladys Porter Zoo on social ...
- Created on 10 March 2026
- 6. Events Calendar
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- ... today on the Zoo’s website. For more information about the Ocelot Run and ocelot conservation, please visit www.gpz.org. March 7 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 7. Gladys Porter Zoo hosts Annual Ocelot Run
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- 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
- 8. Winter Texan Discount Day at the Zoo
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- 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
- 9. March 5, 2025 - Events Calendar
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- ... and to register, visit online at www.gpz.org. March 8 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. March ...
- Created on 06 March 2025
- 10. Gladys Porter Zoo hosts annual Ocelot Run
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- 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
- 11. A new ocelot joins the Gladys Porter Zoo family
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- 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
- 12. Gladys Porter Zoo has discount weekends
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- 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
- 13. Brew at the Zoo: Raise your glass for animal conservation
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- The Gladys Porter Zoo invites you to Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, May 13th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with music until 11 p.m. Support your local Zoo and quench your thirst by sipping on specially ...
- Created on 02 May 2023
- 14. Gladys Porter Zoo implements new pricing
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- 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
- 15. February 22, 2023 - Events Calendar
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- ... conservation. Visit www.gpz.org for register and for pricing information. March 24 – RGV favorite Mariachi Aztlan joins the Valley Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Latin-inspired works including ...
- Created on 21 February 2023
- 16. February 8, 2023 - Events Calendar
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- ... 5 – The Gladys Porter Zoo is back with their annual 5k and one-mile fun run to support ocelot conservation. Visit www.gpz.org for register and for pricing information. March 24 – RGV favorite Mariachi ...
- Created on 10 February 2023
- 17. The Ocelot run is back
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- ... ages are encouraged to participate in ocelot attire or costumes. Visit www.gpz.org to register. Proceeds from this event directly benefit the Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and their ...
- Created on 07 February 2023
- 18. Creep on Over to Boo at the Zoo
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- ... Erin Gamez, Law Office of Aaron Rendon, Raising Cane’s, and Serrano School for helping the Zoo make this event possible. For more information, visit our website www.gpz.org or call the Zoo at (956) 546-7187. ...
- Created on 25 October 2022
- 19. December 8, 2021 - Events Calendar
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- ... to 9 p.m. each night. The price of admission is $5 or receive free admission by donating a new unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. For more information, or tickets, visit www.gpz.org, ...
- Created on 07 December 2021
- 20. Zoo Nights and Lights begins Dec. 3rd
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- The Gladys Porter Zoo will be hosting its annual holiday celebration, Zoo Nights and Lights. This family-friendly event offers holiday spirit and fun for guests of all ages as well as a romantic setting ...
- Created on 30 November 2021
