# San Antonio Zoo Autumn Wildlife Encounters & Zoo Train > Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 23 – Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-accessible walkways; KultureCity sensory-inclusive certified with free sensory packs - Price: $26–$32 general admission; children under 3 free; Zoo Train tickets $6 per passenger - Organizer: San Antonio Zoological Society - Official page: https://sazoo.org/tickets/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/san-antonio-zoo-autumn-wildlife-encounters-and-zoo-train--listing-9a1856fb0e6f4aa3f1bd89b4 ## About The historic San Antonio Zoo in Brackenridge Park offers a magical autumn outing for families during Thanksgiving week. Set along the limestone cliffs of the upper San Antonio River, the 56-acre zoo is home to over 750 animal species from around the globe. Families can experience up-close animal encounters, hand-feed colorful lories in Lory Landing, feed towering giraffes at the Savanna overlook, and ride the beloved San Antonio Zoo Train winding past riverbanks and majestic cypress trees. Seasonal educational keeper chats highlight autumn animal adaptations and Thanksgiving pumpkin enrichment for bears, hippos, and big cats. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Smooth paved pathways with gradual ramps throughout; stroller rentals (single and double) available at the entrance plaza. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated Mamava private nursing suites and family restrooms located near the train depot, Beastro restaurant, and Zootennial Plaza. • Age Suitability: Captivating for all ages from infants and toddlers to grandparents. • Sensory Tips: KultureCity sensory certified; sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and weighted lap pads available at guest services. ## Similar picks in San Antonio - [San Antonio River Walk Thanksgiving Weekend Family River Cruise & Promenade](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/san-antonio-river-walk-thanksgiving-weekend-family-river-cruise-and-pr--listing-64906e5faccdeec14e9d03e4) — Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM · San Antonio River Walk (Downtown & Rivercenter) · All ages · From $12 · checked Nov 5. 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