Easter Fun at the Gladys Porter Zoo

During Easter weekend, hop on over to the Gladys Porter Zoo! From March 30th & 31st, visitors can enjoy the annual Bunny Corral and Animal Play Day.

Guests can visit the Bunny Corral, which will be across from Small World! Zoo staff will set up a cozy corral These adorable bunnies will be available to pet on March 30th & 31st from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Docents and Zoo staff will be at hand to answer any questions about these furry creatures.

Zookeepers will be conducting an Animal Play Day on March 31st. Please join the Zoo as we celebrate Easter with treats and gifts for our animals. During the day, keepers will be distributing Easter-themed enrichment items to animals, large and small, throughout the Zoo.

Animal Play Days are scheduled events where Zoo animals are given an enrichment item that has a specific theme. Animal enrichment provides novel food and play items to stimulate and entertain Zoo inhabitants. It is performed daily at the Zoo and is a vital component essential to the health and well-being of the animals.

Thank you to the run sponsors City of Brownsville, and Visit Brownsville.  Hope to see you there in your best bunny attire!

Stay in Brownsville

Brownsville is the perfect family-friendly getaway with a multitude of attractions within walking distance of the Zoo.  Support the Gladys Porter Zoo by using this link to make your hotel reservation.

All activities are free to visitors with paid regular admission or Zoo membership. For more information, call the Gladys Porter Zoo at (956) 546-7187.