The Gladys Porter Zoo is refreshing itself with new exhibits and property acquisitions that will meet the standards of national accreditors as the facility overhauls and redesigns its presentations. The Brownsville zoo opened in 1971 and had begun to show its age in recent years. Space restrictions were addressed in late 2024 when Brownsville city government and the zoo entered into an agreement with the local school district to acquire…
The Gladys Porter Zoo opened in 1971 as a gift from a foundation to the city of Brownsville. The Earl C. Sams Foundation envisioned the only zoo south of San Antonio as a place to feature endangered species and to give Brownsville a distinction of its own. The 31-acre site on Ringgold Street in central Brownsville has more than proven its worth to the city. It has become a prime…
Gladys Porter Zoo presents live reptiles at Quinta Mazatlan on July 7 with an up-close learning experience. The Gladys Porter Zoo focuses on conservation, education, recreation and also serves as a wildlife rehabilitation center. Public outreach is an important aspect of the zoo’s overall mission and is a primary responsibility for Jaime Zepeda. Zepeda will present several species of reptiles, turtles, snakes and even an alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). Attendees will…