Gladys Porter Zoo Full Tour - Brownsville, Texas
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Gladys Porter Zoo is a
Gladys Porter Zoo is a zoological and botanical park located in Brownsville, Texas. The zoo officially opened on September 3, 1971, and currently averages over 424,000 visitors annually. Situated on 31 acres (13 ha), the zoo houses about 400 animal species (including 47 endangered species) and over 250 tropical and neo-tropical species and subspecies. It is the first zoo to have successfully bred the vulnerable Jentink's Duiker (although none are currently in captivity in the USA).
The zoo is named after Gladys Porter, the daughter of Earl C. Sams, former president of J. C. Penney. Porter, a wildlife enthusiast, helped to plan and stock the zoo, which was entirely funded by the Earl C. Sams Foundation. After its opening, the zoo was given to the city of Brownsville.
In a mere ¾ mile trek, a visitor to the Gladys Porter Zoo will encounter a diverse ensemble of 377 species of animals and 225 species of plants. The park is divided into four zoogeographic areas: Africa, Asia, Tropical America and Indo-Australia. There is also a Herpetarium, Tropical America Free-flight Aviary, Macaw Canyon, Bear Grottos and Komodo dragon exhibit. Small World features a nursery and an animal contact yard where children can touch and interact with domesticated animals. Large numbers of wild birds find sanctuary on the Zoo grounds, drawn to the plants and waterways that provide them with food and shelter.
Tropical America
Tropical America represents a region that includes all but the northernmost part of Mexico, all of Central America and the northern two-thirds of South America. This extremely lush area is home to an incredible variety of plants and animals; nearly one-half of all known species on earth live in this region.
Indo-Australia
This area of the Zoo represents the regions of Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand.
Asia
The continent of Asia is a land of extremes and unbelievable diversity. It’s unsurpassed range of elevations, latitude and climatic influences produce the greatest variety of habitats on any continent.
Africa
Some of the more popular zoo animals are representatives from Africa.
Herpetarium
In the Herpetarium, visitors will find some of nature’s most intricate patterns and unique shapes! One can check out a giant Reticulated python or try to tell the difference between a venomous coral snake and a harmless Mexican milksnake.
Russell Aquatic Ecology Center
The Russell Aquatic Ecology Center is all about the aquatic habitats of South Texas and the animals and plants that live there.
Bear Grottos
The bear grottos are naturalistic rock enclosures with caves and waterfalls, where sun bears, spectacled bears and black bears can play in the water or spend a lazy afternoon just napping in the sun.
Tropical America Free-Flight Aviary
A walk through our newly renovated South American Free-Flight Aviary will reveal dozens of unusual and colorful birds in a tropical rainforest habitat.
South Texas Botanical Exhibit & Park
This, the Zoo’s newest exhibit, contains a unique playground and botanical garden dedicated to the plants and animals of south Texas. A 23-foot tall Discovery Tree sports an impressive array of native animal carvings while offering extensive opportunities for themed play.
Butterflies, Bugs & Blooms
This new display is a stone’s throw from the playground and houses many species of live butterflies and assorted arthropods.
Macaw Canyon
A replica of a real canyon in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, this area of the Zoo provides 56,000 cubic feet of free-flight space for military and blue and yellow macaws.
Realm of the Dragon
The Zoo’s Realm of the Dragon exhibit features the rare Komodo dragon.
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The zoo is named after Gladys Porter, the daughter of Earl C. Sams, former president of J. C. Penney. Porter, a wildlife enthusiast, helped to plan and stock the zoo, which was entirely funded by the Earl C. Sams Foundation. After its opening, the zoo was given to the city of Brownsville.
In a mere ¾ mile trek, a visitor to the Gladys Porter Zoo will encounter a diverse ensemble of 377 species of animals and 225 species of plants. The park is divided into four zoogeographic areas: Africa, Asia, Tropical America and Indo-Australia. There is also a Herpetarium, Tropical America Free-flight Aviary, Macaw Canyon, Bear Grottos and Komodo dragon exhibit. Small World features a nursery and an animal contact yard where children can touch and interact with domesticated animals. Large numbers of wild birds find sanctuary on the Zoo grounds, drawn to the plants and waterways that provide them with food and shelter.
Tropical America
Tropical America represents a region that includes all but the northernmost part of Mexico, all of Central America and the northern two-thirds of South America. This extremely lush area is home to an incredible variety of plants and animals; nearly one-half of all known species on earth live in this region.
Indo-Australia
This area of the Zoo represents the regions of Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand.
Asia
The continent of Asia is a land of extremes and unbelievable diversity. It’s unsurpassed range of elevations, latitude and climatic influences produce the greatest variety of habitats on any continent.
Africa
Some of the more popular zoo animals are representatives from Africa.
Herpetarium
In the Herpetarium, visitors will find some of nature’s most intricate patterns and unique shapes! One can check out a giant Reticulated python or try to tell the difference between a venomous coral snake and a harmless Mexican milksnake.
Russell Aquatic Ecology Center
The Russell Aquatic Ecology Center is all about the aquatic habitats of South Texas and the animals and plants that live there.
Bear Grottos
The bear grottos are naturalistic rock enclosures with caves and waterfalls, where sun bears, spectacled bears and black bears can play in the water or spend a lazy afternoon just napping in the sun.
Tropical America Free-Flight Aviary
A walk through our newly renovated South American Free-Flight Aviary will reveal dozens of unusual and colorful birds in a tropical rainforest habitat.
South Texas Botanical Exhibit & Park
This, the Zoo’s newest exhibit, contains a unique playground and botanical garden dedicated to the plants and animals of south Texas. A 23-foot tall Discovery Tree sports an impressive array of native animal carvings while offering extensive opportunities for themed play.
Butterflies, Bugs & Blooms
This new display is a stone’s throw from the playground and houses many species of live butterflies and assorted arthropods.
Macaw Canyon
A replica of a real canyon in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, this area of the Zoo provides 56,000 cubic feet of free-flight space for military and blue and yellow macaws.
Realm of the Dragon
The Zoo’s Realm of the Dragon exhibit features the rare Komodo dragon.
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