The closest options to the Houston Zoo, Kinder Station for the Hermann Park Train, and the Paddle Boats are Lots G, F, E, H, and I (as shown on the Hermann Park Parking Map), all within a 5-10 ...

The zoo said next month's closure is due to the building's aging infrastructure no longer meeting the needs of housed animals.

The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.

Located in Hermann Park and close to Houston's Museum District, the zoo is about 4 miles south of downtown. The zoo does not have its own parking lot; free parking is available in Hermann Park.

What's more, the park is also home to the Houston Zoo. Aside from the zoo, the McGovern Centennial Gardens and the Miller Outdoor Theatre are some of the most popular points of interest in the park.