San Antonio Zoo - long-established urban zoo in Brackenridge Park

The San Antonio Zoo opened in 1914 and is located within Brackenridge Park adjacent to downtown San Antonio. Over more than a century it has developed collections and exhibits focused on conservation, education, and species breeding programs, including an early elephant and primate collection and later habitats such as the Africa Live! exhibit. The zoo's long continuous operation and central urban park setting make it a notable institution in the city's cultural and recreational landscape.