The Gladys Porter Zoo will celebrate National Kids Day by hosting its 21st Annual Kids Appreciation Day on Saturday. At the ...

The zoo, located at 1730 S. Washington Ave., features more than 10 acres of animals exhibits, trees, gardens and children’s activities, including a playground, carousel and train.

There are also other zoo programs for younger children such as the Zoo Sprouts for those between 18-months-old and 5-years-old. Summer Camp Zoofari is also open to children between 6 and 12-years-old.