San Antonio Zoo

Parents, it's Date Night Done Right! Register your kids ages 3-12yrs for our next Kids WILD Night Out this Saturday August 31st! While you enjoy your evening, they will discover fun new ways to appreciate wildlife, and each program includes pizza, snack, zoo tours, animal meet & greets, engaging activities, and more! Register for our next session here: https://hubs.li/Q02MK8970 #SAZoo #KidsWILDNight #Animals #BacktoSchool

Zoo Miami Joins Efforts with San Antonio Zoo for Texas Horned Lizards Reproduction and Release In a heartwarming testament to conservation success, San Antonio Zoo proudly announces the hatching of 71 Texas horned lizards, with seven more eggs incubating. Adding to this excitement, San Antonio Zoo's new collaborative satellite colony at Zoo Miami has celebrated its first successful breeding season with eight new hatchlings and half a dozen more lizards eagerly anticipated. This milestone is part of a visionary collaboration that began in 2020 when San Antonio Zoo partnered with Zoo Miami to create a satellite colony. This innovative approach ensures a bright future for the Texas horned lizard by mitigating risks and increasing egg production. Following San Antonio Zoo's proven protocols, the Zoo Miami team nurtures this charismatic species, with hatchlings set to journey to San Antonio Zoo and eventually be released into the wild at restored sites in Texas. Affectionately known as the horny toad, the Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) once flourished across most of the state but has faced significant declines due to habitat loss and invasive species. In response, San Antonio Zoo launched the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project in 2017. Since then, the tireless efforts of the Center for Conservation & Research at San Antonio Zoo (CCR) have led to the release of 208 Texas horned lizards into the wild. Leveraging Geographic Information System data, genetic research, and horned lizard ecology, the team works to populate suitable habitats with robust, zoo-hatched individuals. The partnership with Chiron K9's Texas Horned Lizard Detection Canine Network is key to this success, whose specially trained dogs help ensure effective tracking and monitoring post-release. Recent site visits revealed successful breeding and expansion, with multiple sightings of lizards from previous releases and their offspring. The Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project thrives through the generous support of donations and grants. Continued collaboration between San Antonio Zoo, Zoo Miami, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and other Texas Horned Lizard Conservation Coalition members ensures the ongoing success of these conservation efforts.

Are your little ones needing a WILD night after going back to school? Register your kids ages 3-12yrs for our next Kids WILD Night Out on August 31st! They will discover fun new ways to appreciate wildlife, and each program includes pizza, snack, zoo tours, animal meet & greets, engaging activities, and more! Register for our next session on 8/31 here: https://hubs.li/Q02M5W_Z0 #SAZoo #KidsWILDNight #Animals #BacktoSchool

Calling all running enthusiasts! Whether you're sprinting for a personal best or strolling to take in the sights of the San Antonio Zoo, this year's Zoo Run presented by HEB can't be missed! 🏃♀️💨 A special thank you to Broadway Bank for their support of the event! Join us as we run, walk, and pounce our way to the finish line! 🏅 📅 Date: September 6th Adult Run & 7th Kids Run 📍 Location: San Antonio Zoo Lace up those running shoes, and let’s make this a Zoo Run to remember! Register now on our website! 👟

🌈🎨 Today’s Birds Team enrichment session featured lorikeets engaging in a unique art activity, where they used their feet to interact with the paint to create vibrant patterns. Share this video with a friend if you had no idea Lorikeets could paint! 🦜🖌️ #LorikeetArt #EnrichmentSession #AnimalCreativity

There are only a 2 weeks left for a roaring good time at Dino Adventure Park, Presented by Bank of Texas! Step into a prehistoric world where dinosaurs rule and excitement await around every corner. Meet 18 colossal dinosaurs that will blow your mind, including the legendary T-Rex, mighty triceratops, and towering apatosaurus! Don't wait – snag your tickets on our website and get ready to unleash your inner explorer! 🦖🌴

In the latest episode of Robin’s Nest, hosted by Georgia Boyer, our very own Dr. Dante Fenolio, Vice President of Conservation and Research, shares his incredible journey since joining San Antonio Zoo in 2013. With over 35 peer-reviewed articles and two books under his belt, Dr. Fenolio is leading the charge in conservation with cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking projects. 🌍✨ Dive into the episode and get inspired by his dedication to wildlife conservation! #SanAntonioZoo #Conservation #WildlifeResearch

Did you know that eagles can dive at speeds of over 100 miles per hour? These majestic and powerful birds are ready to inspire you at this year's Zoo Run presented by HEB! Whether you're sprinting for a personal best or strolling to take in the sights, this year's Zoo Run can't be missed! 🦅💨 A special thank you to Primrose Schools for their support of the event! Join us as we run, walk, and soar our way to the finish line! 🏅 📅 Date: September 6th & 7th 📍 Location: San Antonio Zoo Lace up those running shoes, and let’s make this a Zoo Run to remember! Register now on our website! 👟

We opened ANOTHER new store at San Antonio Zoo yesterday!!! I am so incredibly proud of my team's hard work, coming in early, staying late, and managing over 100-degree heat to get this space open on time AND looking so good! Todd Martens I Victoria Atlee I Jaimon H Lyons I Benjamin Garcia I Brian Kinder

🐆🏃♂️ Did you know that jaguars can sprint up to 50 mph? While we humans may not be that fast, you can still join the fun and get your heart racing at our 39th Annual Zoo Run! 🏃♀️🌿 Zoo Run presented by H-E-B, this exciting event lets you experience the zoo in a whole new way. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just in it for the fun, it's a race you won't want to miss. Lace up your sneakers and see you at the starting line on September 6th and 7th! Register at our link in bio! #ZooRun #HEB #RunWild #SanAntonioZoo