El Paso Zoo Society

The Zoo Society is the 501c(3) non-profit organization that supports and funds the El Paso Zoo. Support. Fund. It's what we do.

The El Paso Zoological Society is the support organization for the El Paso Zoo. Founded in 1963, the Zoological Society is a 501 c (3) non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by local donors. It is not a part of the City of El Paso, but a separate legal entity. Donations are tax-deductible in whole or in part. MISSION STATEMENT

The El Paso Zoological Socie

12/07/2023

Ziggy loves searching for his snacks inside the snuffle mat donated from our friends ! ❤️

Who doesn’t love cheerios! Enjoy Ziggy! 🤩

12/06/2023

The bestest boy! 🐆

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post 12/05/2023

Today is ! A day to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of millions of volunteers all over the world. 🌎

To all volunteers, thank you for your time, skill and dedication to making a positive impact around the world! And a BIG thank you to our AMAZING group of volunteers here at the El Paso Zoo Society for their passion and commitment to helping us advocate for wildlife and the Zoo in our community! ❤️

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again, we have the BEST volunteers! 🤩

12/04/2023

WHAT-A-MONDAY! Now that’s how you start the week!🤩

Thank you to our friends for these enrichment donations to our animals, including the new Magellanic Penguins! 🐧

We can’t wait to share pics of the animals using these enrichment items! So stay tuned. ❤️

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post 11/29/2023

We had such a great time at yesterday’s special press conference! Like itself, we were surrounded by INCREDIBLE non-profits that work tirelessly to make a positive impact in our community. ❤️

We’d like to thank the team for all that they do to support the over 200 local non profits and a BIG thank you to for their matching fund support!

With that additional funding we will be able to provide MORE students with the educational opportunity to explore and learn about the value of wildlife while visiting the Zoo! 🦧🦒

Thank you El Paso for all your contributions and support, we are so grateful!⭐️

11/28/2023

The face you make when you hoped it was Friday… but it’s only Tuesday 😫

Here’s to having a great but quick work week! 🤩

11/25/2023

When you’re still on the look out for all those holiday deals! 🧐 Make sure you head on out to support on this beautiful right meow! 😻

And after, make sure to visit us today from 10am-3pm! See you soon! 🤩

11/25/2023

Enjoy a year’s worth of adventure with a Zoo Membership that the whole family can enjoy!🤩

And today ONLY take $10 off ANY zoo membership with our code: BLACKF23

Don’t wait! Your adventure is just a click way. 😎

Elpasozoosociety.org/member-zone/

11/24/2023

“Hey, got any games on your phone?”

We all know that one kid! 😂 Heliana, our sun bear does a great impression of it! 🥰

Don’t forget today is our ! Take $10 off ANY zoo membership with code: BLACKF23

For questions or more information give us a call at 915-212-0245 or click the link elpasozoosociety.org/member-zone/ to purchase your membership today! ☎️

11/23/2023

From all of us here at the El Paso Zoo Society, we’d like to wish you and yours a happy and safe Thanksgiving! ❤️

🚨 Reminder: We are open tomorrow at 10am and will be having out tomorrow ONLY, where you can take $10 off ANY zoo members! 🤩

11/22/2023

We’re gearing up for our happening ONLY on Friday, November 24th! 🤩

Take $10 off ANY Zoo Membership and enjoy year round access to the Zoo, discounts inside the Zoo at our attractions and cafes, quick entry on your daily vista and so much much! 😎

You can also give the gift of adventure by turning it into a gift membership for the wildlife enthusiast in your life! It’s the perfect gift! ❤️

Use code: BLACKF23 to receive that discount when you purchase online! 😍
For more information or questions call us at 915-212-0245. ☎️

**FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 ONLY.

elpasozoosociety.org/member-zone/

11/21/2023

Hey Zoo Members! 🚨

Thanks to our partners you can now take 10% off your food and drink purchases when you show you active Member ID! 🤩

Enjoy delicious coffee with tasty baked goods while browsing items from local artists and vendors! Locally owned Desert Moon Emporium is sure to help you start your day and holiday season with that Sun City flavor!😍

Swing by 4400 N Mesa, suite 2 and ENJOY!! ☕️🥐

BIG thank you to for all their support! ❤️

11/20/2023

Anyone else got a case of the Mondays? 😴

Seems like Guapo, our male Jaguar does too. 🐆 Here’s to having a great start to the week! 😍

And stay tuned for some exciting news! 😉

11/16/2023

Don’t forget the Fly Another Night auction is happening TOMORROW from 7pm-10pm to help benefit animal care workers in El Paso! 🦇

The support has been wonderful and the submissions are simply amazing. Make sure you make plans to stop by to help support a good cause! ❤️

11/11/2023

For your bravery, hard work, and dedication to our country, we thank you! 🇺🇸 🦅

Thank you for your service! ❤️

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post 11/09/2023

BIG thank you to our friends for helping us secure Mulberry browse for our animals here at the Zoo! 🤩

Browse is any type of tree limb/branch, shrub or leaf that can be consumed by our animals.🌱 Many of our animals like our Giraffes, Zebras, Kudu, Elephant and others really enjoy it! And as you can see, our Giraffes went wild over it. ❤️

Thank you for making our animals and Zoo Keepers so happy! 🦒

11/08/2023

When you feel like you forgot to do something….🤔

Well here’s a reminder! Make your way on over to visit Heliana, our sun bear at the Zoo today. We’re open at 10am! 🤩

Zoo closes at 4 pm with last admission at 3pm. See you bear-y soon! ☀️

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post 11/07/2023

We had a blast spending time with our friends and clearing out areas were the dogs can play, run and roll around to enjoy their day!😍

It was amazing to see all the work their team puts in everyday to make a paw-sitive impact on our four legged friends. 🐕❤️🐈‍⬛

Thank you for having us and thank you for including us! 😻

We can’t wait to do this again! 😍

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post 11/06/2023

The El Paso Zoo Society would like to express our immense gratitude to UMC Healthcare Partners Border Pediatrics for their assistance in providing the with the DTaP vaccine to Zaini, our baby male orangutan. The vaccine was given to Zaini by El Paso Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Kaitlyn, and a picture of the procedure was delivered to the Border Pediatrics team by El Paso Zoo Society's CEO, Renee Neuert. 🦧

This vaccine marks a significant milestone in Zaini's growth and development. We are honored to have the support of such a dedicated and compassionate healthcare partner. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire team at Border Pediatrics for their professionalism and commitment. Thanks again for all your help! ❤️

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post 11/06/2023

We are so lucky to have such wonderful friends in the community! 🥰

Our friends and came out to the Zoo to help our Zoo Keepers with some exhibit maintenance and did a FABULOUS job! 😍

And because we appreciate their help and support so much, Team Zoo Society will be heading to tomorrow along with our friends to return the favor! 🤩 We can’t wait to spend some time with their staff and learn about all the wonderful things they do to help our four legged friends! ❤️🐈🦮

11/03/2023

🚨We’re officially in Winter Hours! ❄️

Wednesday through Sunday from 10am-4pm. Last admission at 3pm. 🎟️

10/31/2023

From all of us here at the El Paso Zoo Society, have a safe and happy Halloween El Paso! 🎃

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post 10/30/2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this years Boo at the Zoo event! We had one spOoOky time! 🧟‍♂️

A BIG thank you to Walmart at 7101 Gateway Blvd and Walmart at 5631 Dyer street, Sprouts at 9801 Gateway Blvd and Sprouts at 655 Sunland park Dr, Lowes at 4531 Woodrow Bean Transmountain and Beth El Bible Church off Montana for the INCREDIBLE donation of pumpkins for all our animals! Pumpkins were used as animal enrichment on both Saturday and Sunday! 🎃 We hope you had a wild time seeing our animals enjoy their pumpkins and treats! 🤩

We hope you and your ghouls and ghosts have a happy and safe Halloween! 👻

10/29/2023

Feline pumped!? 🎃 Make your way over to Boo at the Zoo right MEOW! 🐆

There’s still time for you to join us and enjoy some of this years festivities! 👻

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post 10/28/2023

Missed out on day ☝️ of Boo at the Zoo?! 🧛🏽‍♂️ No need to fright! Day ✌️ is right around the corner! 🤩

Thank you to everyone who stopped by in their scariest, cutest, coolest, silliest and spookiest costumes! 👻

10/28/2023

Don’t miss out on all the perks that comes with having your Zoo Membership! 😎

Quick entry, discounts inside the zoo, discounts to other Zoos across the country, free admission to day time Zoo events and more! 🎃

For more information give us a call at 915-212-0245 or head on over to elpasozoosociety.org! ☎️

10/27/2023

Our Chihuahuan Desert Zoo Keepers have created an extra-terrestrial photo opportunity for you! 👽

Make sure to stop by and snag your video and picture with their out-of-this-world decorations at this weekend’s Boo at the Zoo event! 👾 🚀

PSA: No earthling was harmed in the making of this video. 👽

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post 10/27/2023

It’s a !

Picture it! El Paso Zoo. 2021. All the the animals receive perfectly round, delicious pumpkins for animal enrichment at a yearly event. They tear them. They eat them. They smash them. The kids and families love it. That event was, Boo at the Zoo.🎃😂

Don’t miss out on all the fun during this years Boo at the Zoo happening this weekend! 🧛🏽‍♂️ Saturday and Sunday October 28 & 29 from 10am-4pm! 👻

10/26/2023

We’re just ✌️days away from Boo at the Zoo, and we’re gearing up from some spooky fun! 🎃

Members, enjoy quick entry and discounts inside the Zoo with your active Zoo Membership. 🤩

If you’d like to purchase a Zoo Membership or need to renew we recommend you do so before the event to ensure quick and easy entry! For more information give us a call at 915-212-0245 or visit us at elpasozoosociety.org. 👻

Membership sure has its perks! 😍

10/25/2023

Gisselle, from our Vet staff is ready for Boo at the Zoo this weekend! 💀 Are you!? 👻🎃

Zoo Members, reminder this is a FREE event that is covered under your membership! 🤩 For quick and easy entry please make sure to have your active membership and ID ready at check in! 🎃

Photos from El Paso Zoo Society's post 10/22/2023

Olivia the opossum and Tatu the armadillo are enjoying their snuffle matts thanks to ! 🤩

Their wonderful team of keepers hid some food inside the snuffle mat and these two cuties have to go sniffing and digging for it! This is part of the daily animal enrichment that all our animals get! And have you seen anything cuter!?❤️

Thank you for this wonderful donation! Our animals love their snuffle mats! 🥰

10/20/2023

Happy Friday! 🤩

is over and we are so GRATEFUL for the support we received from our community! 🙏 We are excited to provide more students the opportunity to visit the Zoo and learn about wildlife, thanks to YOU.❤️

From all of us at the El Paso Zoo Society, thank you El Paso! ⭐️

10/20/2023

We’re half way through our last power hour and we’re hoping you can help us provide more visits to the Zoo for students in our community! ❤️

Please consider making a donation to our cause during ! 🤩

https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/el-paso-zoological-society

10/20/2023

The face you make when you realize it’s the last power hour for ! 🤩

We’re asking for YOUR to help us make a difference in our community by sponsoring a child’s visit to the Zoo! To donate now click the link below! 😍

https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/el-paso-zoological-society

10/20/2023

Last year we were able to bring all the little teddy bears from Ysleta Pre-k to the Zoo for FREE! 🐻

We were so happy to hear how excited they were to see all our incredible wildlife and the great experience they had during their visit. Our goal this year for is to provide MORE students this opportunity to visit and learn at the Zoo! ❤️

With YOUR support, we can make this a reality. Please consider making a donation to us this El Paso Giving Day!Click the link to donate now!🤩

https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/el-paso-zoological-society

Thank you El Paso! ⭐️

10/19/2023

We’re just scoochin on in to remind you there’s still time to donate to this years ! 🤩

With your donation you can sponsor a child’s visit to the Zoo! 📚 We believe every child should have access to an educational resource like the Zoo. The Zoo offers opportunities for children to learn and experience first hand the beauty of wildlife. ❤️

Please click the link https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/el-paso-zoological-society to make your donation and help support our cause! 🙏

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Ziggy loves searching for his snacks inside the snuffle mat donated from our friends @petsmartfountains2063! ❤️Who doesn...
The bestest boy! 🐆
Enjoy a year’s worth of adventure with a Zoo Membership that the whole family can enjoy!🤩And today ONLY take $10 off ANY...
We’re gearing up for our #BlackFridaySale happening ONLY on Friday, November 24th! 🤩Take $10 off ANY Zoo Membership and ...
Hey Zoo Members! 🚨 Thanks to our partners @desertmoonemporium you can now take 10% off your food and drink purchases whe...
Don’t miss out on all the perks that comes with having your Zoo Membership! 😎Quick entry, discounts inside the zoo, disc...
Our Chihuahuan Desert Zoo Keepers have created an extra-terrestrial photo opportunity for you! 👽 Make sure to stop by an...
Happy Friday! 🤩#epgivingday is over and we are so GRATEFUL for the support we received from our community! 🙏 We are exci...
Last year we were able to bring all the little teddy bears from Ysleta Pre-k to the Zoo for FREE! 🐻We were so happy to h...
We’re just scoochin on in to remind you there’s still time to donate to this years #epgivingday! 🤩 With your donation yo...
It’s no secret that children love animals- their curiosity, excitement and wonder is palpable when they get to see them ...
Thank you to Thomas Manor Librarian, Frances Varela for sharing her experience with the Zoo Society and the impact spend...

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4001 E. Paisano
El Paso, TX
79905

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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