Place to visit
Houston Zoo, United States: what it is and when to go
Houston Zoo is a non-profit organization in the USA in United States (Houston). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Non-profit organization in the USA · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- United States · Hermann Park Drive 6200, 77030, Houston
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 1,523 km as the crow flies
- Website
- houstonzoo.org
- Coordinates
- 29.71337, -95.3919
What it is and where
Houston Zoo is a non-profit organization in the USA in United States (Houston). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Houston, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 29.71337, -95.3919; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,523 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Houston Zoo is March to October.
- JanPossible10:17
- FebPossible10:58
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayBest time13:30
- JunBest time13:54
- JulBest time13:44
- AugBest time13:04
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovPossible10:29
- DecPossible10:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Houston Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Houston Museum of Natural ScienceScience museum in Texas, USA995 m
- Hotel ZaZa HoustonHistory1.2 km
- Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonArt museum in Houston, Texas1.4 km
- Contemporary Arts Museum HoustonNon-profit organization in the USA1.5 km
- Baileson Brewing CompanyBrewery2.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: With kids
- Disneyland: American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- Walt Disney World: resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
- Bronx Zoo: metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- San Diego Zoo: zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- The Strat: hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- National Zoological Park: zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Houston Zoo?
It is a non-profit organization in the USA in United States. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Houston Zoo?
March to October. In June there are 13 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 06.
How do you get to Houston Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,523 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Houston Museum of Natural Science, Hotel ZaZa Houston, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Houston38 places to see in and around Houston, United States: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rothko Chapel, Houston Zoo. Best time: March to October.
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