Guide To the Best Zoos and Gardens for Houston Kids

Meet animals at Houston's zoos and animal centers, or visit the trails and blooms at its botanical gardens.

Feeding the giraffes at the Houston Zoo. Photo by Stephanie Adams/courtesy the zoo

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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has 75 animal exhibits and is home to more than 7,000 animals. Photo courtesy of the aquarium
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The view from Perkins Memorial Tower. Photo by Katherine Dhurandar.
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