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.

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Orangutan, Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, (713)523-5888 They eat or pee or groom themselves or loll about, oblivious to the prying eyes and children's cries. But the orangutan knows what's going on.

Hermann Park is offering free rides from Aug. 31 through Sep. 6. to celebrate the train's upgrade. The development is part of recent eco-friendly improvements to the Houston Zoo area.