5 suburban Houston petting zoos offer summer fun from Katy to Tomball

Summer in Houston is still here and for those looking for activities with family and friends, petting zoos around the Houston suburbs are an option.

Here’s a look at petting zoos in the Houston suburbs:

Turquoise Acres Ranch in Katy offers a family-friendly petting zoo for $12 for children and $15 for adults. This local zoo allows visitors to picnic and enjoy several animals such as longhorns, cows, goats, pigs and more on site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From Tuesday to Saturday.

Turquoise Acres Ranch also offers add-ons for an additional cost with an ATV adventure tour, cow hugs, farm chores, private cabins or water activities.

Address: 3550 Schlipf, Katy

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The Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve is another local petting zoo located in Humble that offers fun activities and promotes education for children. The Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve is home to many different animals, including turtles and tortoises, lemurs, bearded dragons, and sea creatures, including sharks and stingrays.

The Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve offers annual passes for $69.95 per person and day passes range from $29.95 to $29.95.

Address: 5440 N. Sam Houston Parkway in Humble.

The Learning Zoo in Conroe is a safari near you, according to its website. This local zoo offers a fun and educational experience for children. The Learning Zoo offers open hours, private tours, birthday parties and learning programs. General admission to this zoo is $8 to $10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.

Address: 15428 Delores, Conroe

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TGR Exotics Wildlife Park in Spring has been a major attraction for residents for years. According to TGR’s website, it all started with the purchase of a Vietnamese pig and a llama in 1992. Today, the wildlife park is home to several different exotic animals, such as a water buffalo, a caracal, an owl, a red kangaroo, a deer and more. Admission to the local zoo costs $10 for children under 2 and $30 for older children and adults.

Address: 22115 Sherrod, Spring

Good Vibe Farm is another unique farm-style zoo in Tomball. What started as a Tomball horse rescue farm before the pandemic is now a private petting farm with nearly 100 animals. Good Vibe Farm operates as a petting zoo with chickens, donkeys, horses, cows, goats, fish, turtles, ducks, a pig, and farm cats. This farm offers tickets for $15 for children and $5 for adults.

Address: 20702 Cypress Rosehill, Tomball