San Antonio Zoo Full Tour - San Antonio, Texas

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The San Antonio Zoo is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo in Midtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. It is located in the city's Brackenridge Park. The 35-acre (14 ha) zoo has a collection of over 3,500 animals representing 750 species. The zoo's annual attendance exceeds 1,000,000. It also runs non-animal attractions, such as the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge San Antonio Zoo Eagle train ride, which first opened in 1956 and utilizes three Chance Rides C.P. Huntington locomotives.
History of San Antonio Zoo:
What is now known as the San Antonio Zoo began in 1914 when Colonel George Washington Brackenridge, one of the city's leading citizens, placed bison, deer, monkeys, African lions, and bears on land he had deeded to the city. The land became Brackenridge Park and Golf Course.
The San Antonio Zoo opened two of the first cageless exhibits in the United States in November 1929 that offered visitors views of the animals not available in caged exhibits. The Richard Friedrich Aquarium was dedicated in 1948, and the Hixon Bird House, funded through the efforts of Colonel Frederick C. Hixon, opened in 1966. The zoo's bird collection is now one of the world's largest.
The San Antonio Zoo housed the first herd of addra gazelle in captivity in 1969 and continues to be active in the breeding program for this critically endangered species. Due to the former hoofstock quarantine point in San Antonio, the San Antonio Zoo has historically had a wide variety of hoofstock species.
The zoo is involved in breeding a number of endangered species including black rhino, leopard, golden lion tamarin, dama gazelle, Attwater's prairie chicken, black mangabey, African lion, black-footed ferret, Komodo dragon, Andean condor, and Caribbean flamingos.
The zoo opened Phase II of Africa Live in 2010. Phase I, which opened in 2007, brought a new exhibit for hippos with underwater viewing area and one for new Nile crocodiles as well as many other smaller animals. Phase II contains Angolan colobus monkeys, okapi, African hunting dogs, rock hyrax, and various species of birds contained in the second largest aviary in the world. On June 18, 2013, a two-headed turtle, along with three one-headed turtles hatched. The two-headed turtle was later named Thelma and Louise after the 1991 film. Thelma and Louise later died on July 29, 2014, from unknown causes.
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@ptcruiser75pc 4 ай бұрын

I was born in San Antonio. Left Tx at age three… I was a military kid. From Tx, my family lived in Germany for a few years and then transplanted to Tn where I have lived ever since. First back to San Antonio since I was three was 2007… my husband and I went there to visit the city, Sea World and the Zoo at Breckinridge. We did not ride the train, but I had remembered riding it at when I was two or three around the Breckinridge Park.. even remembered playing at the playground… I may have been to the zoo at that young too. Watching this video brings back memories of my 2007 trip… I know the place has changed a lot though since. I would love to get back there again someday soon. Thanks for the memories.

@TomsRoadTrippin 4 ай бұрын

Thank You for sharing your fond memories, the fact that you remember your visit from such a young age means it had a real impact on you. I am glad my tour helped you relive your past visits, I hope you're able to visit again in the future 😊

@jacquelineroberts1133 2 ай бұрын

I was the child of an army man as well. Growing up my dad was in the USA military, but he died in 2022 and we miss him. I had a great relationship with my dad and I cried a lot when he died. :( He had stomach cancer and he passed away at the age of 63. My mom said she felt like that was still too young for somebody to die.

@maricarbelu1060 4 жыл бұрын

What I like about your videos is that you go to every animal habitat and you show all these animals to us , it’s like being there thank you .

@TomsRoadTrippin 4 жыл бұрын

That is my goal, to make it like your with me when I visit each zoo.

@Birille 6 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR SHOWING THE FLAMINGOS (I LOVE FLAMINGO!!!)

@vanessa2196 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@gregoryjames1542 3 жыл бұрын

I just got accepted into their internship program. Cant wait to start there. Great video

@TomsRoadTrippin 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, I hope you have a meaningful experience 😊

@gph2259 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for including video of the train ride!

@TomsRoadTrippin 6 жыл бұрын

GPH22 Thank You, this was a great zoo. I had a lot of fun seeing all the animals. The train ride was a nice extra.

@kellenkirkpatrick 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I am looking forward to soon become a volunteer here!

@TomsRoadTrippin 4 жыл бұрын

That's great, I hope you learn a lot about the animals. Good Luck 😊

@kellenkirkpatrick 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing me what a great place this is!

@lovelymami111 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome zoo and animals thanks for the video !!!!!!!

@TomsRoadTrippin 6 жыл бұрын

mandy loza Thank You Mandy, I enjoy exploring zoo's. I'm an animal lover so these places are fun to visit.

@jacquelineroberts1133 2 ай бұрын

Who here besides me is a great animal lover? I just love animals of all kinds, so zoos are really fun for me. I just love going and seeing all the animals which I love so dearly. :)

@TomsRoadTrippin 2 ай бұрын

You know I Love Animals 🤩

@orcas800 2 жыл бұрын

American and Caribbean are the same kind of flamingo. They are usually a hot pink and inhabit areas around the Americas. They just have two common names, but are the same species. Greater flamingo is a different type of bird that is found throughout Africa, India, Middle East, and souther Europe. Their plumage is much paler than American/Caribbean Flamingos.

@TomsRoadTrippin 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't aware of that at the time, don't typically see American Flamingo on the signage at most zoo's.

@orcas800 2 жыл бұрын

@@TomsRoadTrippin I have seen them used interchangeably at different zoos. I know for a fact National calls them American Flamingos and I think Birmingham does too, so it just depends on the zoo. Also, I wanted to thank you for your awesome videos. I have been applying to jobs at different zoos around the country and your videos have helped a lot.

@shimonofbirdsandsupermariofan 2 жыл бұрын

27:26 I think this bird looks like a dinosaur

@TomsRoadTrippin 2 жыл бұрын

Cassowaries are cool looking birds, they do have a pterodactyl looking head.

@garymcguire8529 Жыл бұрын

At 25.04 Speke's Gazelle, a very rare zoo animal. I have never seen one before. This Gazelle is named after John Hanning Speke, the African explorer. Tried to find the source of the Nile, but did find Lake Victoria.

@TomsRoadTrippin Жыл бұрын

Most zoo's have the Thomson's gazelle, I've only seen the Speke's only once or twice.

@garymcguire8529 Жыл бұрын

Wow at 33.13, another very rare animal a Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby, never seen these before in a zoo.

@TomsRoadTrippin Жыл бұрын

Yeah I always get excited when I see a new animal, which is becoming more rare.

@shimonofbirdsandsupermariofan 2 жыл бұрын

37:59 that sounded like a school bell

@TomsRoadTrippin 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it does, it's the crossing sound as it goes over the walking path 😀

@aliciahurtado7795 3 жыл бұрын

Good vidieo should visit Fort Worth and Houston zoo

@TomsRoadTrippin 3 жыл бұрын

I'll get back to Texas eventually to visit the rest of the zoo's.

@garymcguire8529 Жыл бұрын

The Spectacled Bear, is named because some of these bears have rings around their eyes, as those they were wearing glasses or spectacles. This old name for them is rarely used these days by most zoos, instead they call them Andean Bears. Interesting to note that the famous "Paddington Bear" of the books, came from deepest darkest Peru. He is always depicted as a Brown Bear? The only bear in Peru is the Andean Bear, which is always black.

@TomsRoadTrippin Жыл бұрын

I've been to just a handful of zoo's that used the name Spectacled Bears. Most have them as the Andean Bear, either way, they are cute bears.

@MrKelleyalexander 4 жыл бұрын

What's that fish lying on the bottom at 4:27 and what type of cichlids are those at 6:58?

@WaltDisneyPlanet 4 жыл бұрын

African Long Fish is ay 4:27 and the Agoni Cichlids are at 6:58

@lordbaldski9455 4 жыл бұрын

i may sound as a stupid question but can you buy the tickets at the entrance of the zoo? of you must get them online or some shit?

@TomsRoadTrippin 4 жыл бұрын

You can do either, buying online just makes it quicker if you were going at a busier time. It's also a good idea to check if they offer a discount for buying online.

@lordbaldski9455 4 жыл бұрын

@@TomsRoadTrippin thank you, thanks for actually replying

@TomsRoadTrippin 4 жыл бұрын

I always respond to everyone that takes the time to leave a comment or a question. Thank You ☺

@sashawengler1060 6 ай бұрын

So just to give a little input. There's several different types of flamingos and they are all over the Americas and Africa and sometimes a few in Australia there is different colors.

@TomsRoadTrippin 6 ай бұрын

Flamingo are one of my favorite birds to see. I have seen every type of flamingo in my travels. From the almost all white to the darker pink, they are all magnificent.

@matrix9147 3 жыл бұрын

Tom visite the Los Angeles zoo

@TomsRoadTrippin 3 жыл бұрын

I plan to once I'm back in California

@cirquedefreak7329 6 жыл бұрын

You went during the day, smart, it isn’t as packed!

@TomsRoadTrippin 6 жыл бұрын

I try to go places first thing to avoid the large crowds.

@jant4385 4 жыл бұрын

The American flamingo and the Caribbean flamingo are the same species but the greater flamingo is bigger and lighter in color.

@TomsRoadTrippin 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for sharing that info. They are all fun to see at all the places I visit.

@jant4385 4 жыл бұрын

@@TomsRoadTrippin you're welcome

@animaleducationwithcoleshi5481 3 жыл бұрын

Tom - Just posted a Komodo Dragon video and a Mexican Rattlesnake video from the San Antonio Zoo, and I'm posting a Giant Salamander video from there this coming Wednesday feel free to check them out.

@TomsRoadTrippin 3 жыл бұрын

I'll check them out

@Bree48646 Жыл бұрын

What’s the best zoo between Dallas and Houston or San Antonio zoo ?

@TomsRoadTrippin Жыл бұрын

I personally liked the Dallas zoo best, it's the largest zoo in Texas. The overall design of the zoo is nice, they have a fantastic variety of animals.

@Bree48646 Жыл бұрын

@@TomsRoadTrippin Thx ! I’m going to Dallas zoo next !

@TomsRoadTrippin Жыл бұрын

@@Bree48646 Awesome, I hope you have a great time 😃

@kidskiddos1315 Жыл бұрын

Best

@tobyc4603 6 жыл бұрын

Not my

@jacquelineroberts1133 2 ай бұрын

I often wonder what our furry friends would say to us in they could actually talk. =o

@sashawengler1060 6 ай бұрын

The different colorations of the pink, sometimes almost all white flamingos is how they're told apart. Coati is pronounced Cohuati. And the warr hogs are separated Mostly do to the male being to aggressive with the female and probably the young

@TomsRoadTrippin 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the additional information, I appreciate it 😊

@nannettetagliavia4093 3 жыл бұрын

Why don't you try monterrey bay aquarium in monterrey California

@TomsRoadTrippin 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely plan on a visit once I'm back out West. Not sure when that'll be, perhaps next year.

@nannettetagliavia4093 3 жыл бұрын

They have a video of an otter pup they've had raised and released the videos are free with the admission ticket the video is up in the front

@TomsRoadTrippin 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds cute, thanks 😊

@nannettetagliavia4093 3 жыл бұрын

You should watch the movie when you go they explain how they keep them from imprinting so they can be returned to the wild

@r2theicky92 5 жыл бұрын

You said those fish names wrong, Chiclids is pronounced as Sik-Lidz... not chicklids. 😂😂😂

@TomsRoadTrippin 5 жыл бұрын

Ooops. I have always maintained that I'm no expert and do mispronounce names sometimes. Thanks for the correction, I'll say it correctly next time.

@jacquelineroberts1133 2 ай бұрын

Probably this: "Feed me." Lol.

@TomsRoadTrippin 2 ай бұрын

If it's a Dog, then Yes, Feed me or Play 😍

@patriciahouser5737 5 жыл бұрын

SPECTACLED BEAR. SPEC-TAC-LED. Not "speckled." Face looks like they're wearing spectacles (glasses).

@TomsRoadTrippin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the correction, I hate to mispronounce names.

@patriciahouser5737 5 жыл бұрын

@John Molloy That may be the finest example of ridiculous politically-correct butt-hurt yet.

@anjabjersing1994 4 жыл бұрын

@John Molloy Jesus 🙄🤦‍♂️😂

@treys1607 6 ай бұрын

Did you hear they also added Hyenas

@TomsRoadTrippin 6 ай бұрын

Some people think hyenas are ugly, I think they are kinda cute. The Lion King didn't really help their reputation.

@kidskiddos1315 Жыл бұрын

I went there

@TomsRoadTrippin Жыл бұрын

Very nice zoo, I enjoyed my visit very much

@kidskiddos1315 Жыл бұрын

We went as a family

@kidskiddos1315 Жыл бұрын

Also

@kidskiddos1315 Жыл бұрын

They gonna add gorillas

@kidskiddos1315 Жыл бұрын

@@TomsRoadTrippinyea I agree

@michaelsorge6815 3 жыл бұрын

I think u are pronouncing cichlid wrong..

@TomsRoadTrippin 3 жыл бұрын

I did at that time, I am sure to pronounce it correctly now 😕

@kidskiddos1315 Жыл бұрын

Really like the rhinos

@TomsRoadTrippin Жыл бұрын

Rhinoceros are such cool animals

@kidskiddos1315 Жыл бұрын

@@TomsRoadTrippinagreed

@trainman7215 6 ай бұрын

It always smelled like poop HEAVILY when I was near the flamingos.

@TomsRoadTrippin 6 ай бұрын

Yeah they can be kinda pungent smelling 😵

@Bill_Woo 8 ай бұрын

Interestingly this starts off with 18.99 covering admission plus other expensive options. Presently it's $36 just to enter the door, no options. Hey, this video's very good. I wish I only watched this and didn't waste $36 and hours of my life. In 2023 I never saw a lion, tiger, hippo, any of 8 forms of monkee/gorilla/etc., alligator, cow, pig, or donkey. No zebras. No elephants. I did see 2 giraffes, 2 kangaroos, one bear, 2 squirrel monkees, 3 rhinos, 4 dirty flamingos, a giant lizard and something called a fishing cat. I had dreamed of visiting the cat grotto, formerly the best thing; I got one "fishing cat". This is a great video; and the zoo is my worst, most regretted investment of time and money in 2023.

@TomsRoadTrippin 5 ай бұрын

That's quite the price increase, I realize things get more expensive but that's crazy. I am sorry you didn't get to see many animals, I usually return to a habitat several times if I miss an animal. I know that is not feasible for everyone, I do it to try and show all the animals.

@treys1607 Жыл бұрын

Did you know the Elephant Exhibit now belongs to Camels

@TomsRoadTrippin Жыл бұрын

I didn't know that, thanks for the update

@treys1607 Жыл бұрын

@@TomsRoadTrippin your welcome

@seanzhou6688 3 жыл бұрын

@TomsRoadTrippin 3 жыл бұрын

It's good to see your doing well

@angeljohnson14 2 жыл бұрын

Calm down it's just a skinwalker 🦹

@stewl5081 4 жыл бұрын

There is a wild bird with it's feet tied. WTF. Mafia. J

@TomsRoadTrippin 4 жыл бұрын

Could you plz indicate what time point please? It's been awhile since I did this vid.

@stacybearss2606 3 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of this zoo. The lemur exhibits were bad the zoo looks like it's going downhill has a pretty good selection of animals. Wouldn't recommend this zoo. Houston, Dallas,fort worth zoos alot better.

@TomsRoadTrippin 3 жыл бұрын

I do plan to go to the other zoo's in Texas.

@Bill_Woo 8 ай бұрын

I had a horrible, physically exhausting and frustrating experience visiting that zoo. Since I estimate over 90% of their visitors are San Antonio residents - especially many with annual passes, as the zoo strongly pushes - they assume their customers know their way around, and understand the odd nicknames for park sections, and where the interesting animals are hidden. But unless you're a repeat visitor (and some locals come numerous times each year), it's hopeless. Then there are the almost USELESS direction signs. The signs are incompetently weak. To fully inflict the frustration, _they refuse to provide park maps. Period._ They REQUIRE you to look at an image on your 4 inch phone screen, which maybe has 60 landmarks on the page. Even the best fast tapping phone user cannot make that work. Zoo: charge $10 for the formerly free maps. No one will litter if you do that. And I for one will feel $100 happier.

@Bill_Woo 8 ай бұрын

Conclusion: don't visit if you're from out of town - unless your legs don't mind 9 hours (park ads claim 3. WRONG) wandering aimlessly and almost constantly going down false paths. Excellent KZfaq videos improve your odds, but this park is designed for repeat visitors, and first timers will be frustrated. One more thing: in late 2023 there is construction with I'm talking LOUD equipment noise, and some entrances don't work, and you have to do much more walking, and other frustrations occur. Since the direction signs are so truly useless, you probably wouldn't find the exit anyway (I spent 25 minutes on that alone). Hey, I admire that they're keeping the park open rather than closing it for a year as some operations might choose. But my warning stands: you might want to check that renovations are not in progress.

@TomsRoadTrippin 5 ай бұрын

With most zoos, the locals make up a good portion of visitors. It's also the locals that make up for most of the donations that support the zoo. I am sorry you had such a bad time on your visit. I hope that doesn't stop you from checking out other zoos. I welcome your support of my channel and I hope you'll check here before heading out to another zoo.