Danté Fenolio is all about hands-on conservation work.

San Antonio Zoo conservationist named as finalist for prestigious award

This marks the fourth time Danté Fenolio has been named a finalist for the Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation.

By Malaki LinggOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Arts

San Antonio Zoo visitors can now feed the capybaras

For $39.99 per person, in addition to the zoo’s standard admission fee, visitors can feed capybaras Ralphie and Fauna while learning about their behaviors.

by Michael Karlis October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

Visitors to the San Antonio Zoo feed one of its giraffes.

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San Antonio Zoo offering free admission for teachers through Oct. 5

Texas-based educators will receive free admission, along with discounts on any-day tickets.

By Malaki LinggSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio Zoo unveils new mascot, Savanna the Giraffe

The San Antonio Zoo hopes Savanna will raise awareness about the plight of wild giraffes.

by Michael Karlis September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

News

San Antonio Zoo pokes fun at latest Kawhi Leonard scandal

Leonard is accused in taking $28 million from a defunct tree planting company to circumnavigate the league’s salary cap.

by Michael Karlis September 8, 2025September 10, 2025

News

San Antonio Zoo to open new ocean conservation lab next year to help protect coral reefs

The $750,000 state-of-the-art facility will focus on coral conservation, research, restoration and education.

by Michael Karlis August 29, 2025September 1, 2025

Arts

San Antonio Zoo to disburse 20,000 complimentary tickets to folks affected by Texas floods

The free tickets are part of the Zoo Cares: Together for Texans campaign.

by Michael Karlis August 26, 2025August 30, 2025

Arts

San Antonio Zoo to celebrate World Giraffe Day on Saturday with DJ, educational activities

World Giraffe Day is a global event that aims to educate people about the plight of our spotted, long-necked friends.

by Michael Karlis June 20, 2025July 29, 2025

News

San Antonio Zoo named nation’s second-best in Newsweek reader poll

It’s the first time the San Antonio Zoo has cracked the top 2 in the magazine’s rankings.

by Michael Karlis May 19, 2025July 9, 2025

News

San Antonio Zoo lobbies lawmakers for stiffer penalties for people who break into enclosures

San Antonio Zoo CEO Tim Morrow partially blames clout-chasing social media influencers for the rise in zoo break-ins.

by Michael Karlis May 10, 2025May 19, 2025

News

San Antonio Zoo asks for public’s help in taking top spot in Newsweek contest

The attraction has landed in the magazine’s top 10 before, but this year it wants to be No. 1.

by Michael Karlis April 22, 2025May 19, 2025

News

San Antonio Zoo to stop accepting cash payments this Friday

Guests with cash will be able to upload it onto a pre-paid Mastercard that can be used anywhere at the zoo.

by Michael Karlis April 15, 2025April 22, 2025

Arts

San Antonio Zoo porcupine accurately predicts outcome of Final Four tournament games

It’s not the first time Elmer the porcupine has dabbled in the world of sports betting.

by Michael Karlis April 8, 2025July 7, 2025

News

San Antonio now accepting donations in the form of cryptocurrency

The new system is in partnership with nonprofit donation platform The Giving Block.

by Michael Karlis March 14, 2025April 22, 2025

Arts

San Antonio Zoo launches savanna safari tours

The tours take guests on a drive through the zoo’s savanna exhibit and cost $39.99 per person.

by Michael Karlis March 8, 2025July 26, 2025

News

Stone used to build the Alamo came from site that now houses San Antonio Zoo

The San Antonio Zoo limestone, discovered during the construction of Congo Falls, will be used to repair the walls of the Alamo.

by Michael Karlis March 6, 2025March 17, 2025

Arts

San Antonio Zoo to reveal Tupi the capybara’s gender during celebration this week

Tupi has garnered quite the online following and was even featured in the New York Times.

by Michael Karlis March 3, 2025August 2, 2025

News

San Antonio Zoo ranked top 10 in nation by travel magazine Condé Nast

The ranking is just the latest recent accolade for the San Antonio Zoo.

by Michael Karlis February 18, 2025March 30, 2025

News

San Antonio Zoo nominated as best in the country in USA Today contest

Readers have until March 10 to vote for the zoo in the paper’s Reader’s Choice Awards.

by Michael Karlis February 10, 2025May 28, 2025

News

San Antonio Zoo celebrates arrival of new giraffe with all-day breakfast special

Waffles’ arrival is a big deal since Reticulated giraffe populations are in decline, according to San Antonio Zoo officials.

by Michael Karlis December 2, 2024February 10, 2025