The Houston Zoo celebrates 713 Day with reduced $7.13 admission on July 12-13, promoting accessible wildlife experiences for Houstonians.
HOUSTON — In celebration of 713 Day, the Houston Zoo is offering visitors a chance to explore the Zoo for just $7.13 on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13.
This special weekend admission reflects Houston’s iconic 713 area code and is part of the zoo’s mission to make wildlife experiences more accessible for all Houstonians.
How to get the discounted tickets
To take advantage of the offer, guests must make online reservations at houstonzoo.org. The zoo emphasizes that tickets will not be available for walk-up purchase, and advance reservations are required.
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Special events and wildlife activities
As part of the 713 Day celebration, the Zoo will host Houston-based community partners, giving guests insight into how their visit supports local wildlife conservation efforts, including protecting the Attwater’s prairie chicken, a critically endangered Texas bird species.
Animals will also join the fun with Houston-themed enrichment activities during the Meet the Keeper Chats. Visitors can also enjoy live music performances while exploring the zoo grounds.
A chance to help global wildlife, too
Guests attending the 713 Day weekend are encouraged to bring unused handheld electronics, such as old cell phones and chargers, to donate for recycling.
The zoo explained that these devices contain tantalum, a metal derived from coltan, which is destructively mined in central Africa, affecting wildlife like chimpanzees, gorillas, and okapi. By recycling electronics at the zoo’s main entrance drop-off, visitors can help protect these vulnerable animal habitats.
What is 713 Day?
713 Day is Houston’s unofficial holiday, celebrating the city’s original telephone area code, established in 1947. The number has since become a symbol of local pride and community spirit.
For more details and to reserve tickets, visit houstonzoo.org.