San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo is a 57-acre (23 ha) zoo located in Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It dates from 1914. Further out, Alamodome is 3.3 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside San Antonio
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–97°, and about 112 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in San Antonio
San Antonio Zoo is inside San Antonio, which has 584 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Austin
Austin is about 72 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1914
San Antonio Zoo dates from 1914. About ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo is a 57-acre (23 ha) zoo located in Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It is home to over 750 species, some of which are endangered or extinct in the wild, and has an annual attendance of more than 1 million. The zoo also hosts the Richard Friedrich Aquarium, which opened in 1948. It was the only aquarium in the city until SeaWorld San Antonio opened in 1988. It also runs non-animal attractions, such as the San Antonio Zoo Train, which first opened in 1956.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 3 animals · 750 species
- Area
- 57 acres
- Established
- 1914
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.4K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near San Antonio Zoo
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in San Antonio (584) and New Braunfels (82).
- 1Alamodome
- 2Alamo Mission
- 3Frost Bank Center
- 4Tower of the Americas
- 5Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- 6SeaWorld San Antonio
- 7San Antonio Missions
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From San Antonio Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | in town | — | 584 446 hotels · 89 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 7 campgrounds · 13 RV parks | 1,548,422 | $236K | D− |
| New Braunfels | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 82 57 hotels · 2 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 122,492 | $339K | B− |
| Balcones Heights | 5 mi west | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 2,728 | $200K | D− |
| Schertz | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 45,978 | $317K | B |
| Live Oak | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 6 6 hotels | 16,426 | $246K | D |
| Windcrest | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 RV park | 5,809 | $302K | D− |
| Selma | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 6 6 hotels | 11,955 | $314K | C |
| Lackland AFB | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 6,785 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to San Antonio Zoo
More places people know lie within 45 miles.
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaAlamodome
23 mi LandmarkAlamo Mission
33 mi Stadium & arenaFrost Bank Center
43 mi LookoutTower of the Americas
512 mi Theme parkSix Flags Fiesta Texas
44 mi CaveJacob's Well (Texas)
614 mi Theme parkSeaWorld San Antonio
77 mi National Historical ParkSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park1.6M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Alamodome: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0 · Alamo Mission: Zygmunt Put Zetpe0202, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Frost Bank Center: Atristan 77, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tower of the Americas: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Chris Hagerman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jacob's Well (Texas): Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · SeaWorld San Antonio: TheConduqtor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: Liveon001 ©Travis Witt, CC BY-SA 3.0
Your questions on San Antonio Zoo
Is San Antonio Zoo in San Antonio?
Yes. It’s inside San Antonio, TX.
When is the best time to visit San Antonio Zoo?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is San Antonio Zoo from Austin?
About 72 miles northeast of Austin, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to San Antonio Zoo?
San Antonio (SAT), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near San Antonio Zoo?
San Antonio (in town, 584 places to stay), New Braunfels (27 mi, 82 places to stay) and Balcones Heights (5 mi, 5 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.