Fodor's Expert Review San Antonio Zoo

One of San Antonio's most popular attractions, the 56 acres—34 of which are open to the public—of the San Antonio Zoo house approximately 15,000 animals representing more than 900 species. The Africa Live exhibit comes complete with special circulation and filtration systems for a state-of-the-art underwater hippo and crocodile habitat where visitors can observe them along with African fish. The Tiny Tots Nature Spot is the first zoo exhibit in the nation designed specifically for children under 5 and their families to engage in interactive experiences with nature and animals. Lory Landing is an Australian rain forest environment home to hundreds of brightly colored, active, and curious lorikeets that engage with zoo visitors; cups of nectar are available for purchase at the nearby Lory Café to feed these playful birds. Check the website for a description of other experiences, such as behind-the-scenes tours and feeding experiences available for an additional fee. 

Current conservation efforts at the zoo's Center for Conservation and Research focus on fish, amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans, and insects.