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The San Antonio Zoo is a long-established animal park in San Antonio, known for its varied habitats and collection of species from around the world. Families treat it as a staple of the city's attractions.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
Pershing Place: Historic home with heated spa pool by Zoo Pearl Golf Witte is the closest hotel to San Antonio Zoo, only 810 metres away and a 12-minute walk. This 4-star home offers an outdoor pool, free car parking, family rooms, a kitchen, and air conditioning, with a beach nearby. It's ideal for families or groups who want space and a pool after a day at the zoo.
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126 Lucas Street is a 4-star hotel 1.6 kilometres from San Antonio Zoo, a 24-minute walk or a short drive. It provides free car parking, family rooms, a kitchen, air conditioning, and free Wifi, making it a practical choice for families or longer stays. The apartment setup lets you prepare meals and relax after visiting the zoo.
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Beautiful Apartment at The Botanical Gardens #1 is a 4-star apartment 1.6 kilometres from the zoo, a 24-minute walk. It features a spa, free car parking, and allows pets, along with family rooms, a kitchen, and air conditioning. The botanical garden setting and spa make it a peaceful retreat after a day with the animals.
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3 Mi to San Antonio River Walk Gem with Heated Pool is a 4-star hotel 1.8 kilometres from San Antonio Zoo, about 27 minutes on foot. It has a swimming pool, parking, a kitchen, air conditioning, and free Wifi. The heated pool and proximity to the River Walk make it a good base for both zoo visits and downtown exploring.
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1 Mi to San Antonio Zoo Olmos Park Apt is a 4-star apartment 1.9 kilometres from the zoo, a 29-minute walk. It offers parking, a kitchen, air conditioning, and free Wifi, providing a self-catering option for guests who want to be within walking distance of the zoo and Olmos Park.
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Cozy Urban getaway is a 4-star hotel 1.9 kilometres from San Antonio Zoo, about a 29-minute walk. It includes free car parking, allows pets, and has family rooms, a kitchen, air conditioning, and free Wifi. The pet-friendly policy and full kitchen make it a convenient choice for families travelling with animals.
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Historic Home with Yard Near St Marys Strip is a 4-star hotel 2.1 kilometres from San Antonio Zoo, a 31-minute walk. It offers parking, allows pets, and provides a kitchen, air conditioning, and free Wifi. The yard and historic character add a residential feel, while the St Marys Strip location puts dining and nightlife within reach.
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The Palm by the Pearl is a 4-star hotel 2.1 kilometres from San Antonio Zoo, about a 32-minute walk. It features free car parking, family rooms, a kitchen, air conditioning, and free Wifi. Its location near the Pearl District means you're close to the Culinary Institute of America and the weekend farmers market, as well as the zoo.
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Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk is a 5-star hotel 2.3 kilometres from San Antonio Zoo, a 34-minute walk or a short drive. With a guest score of 4.8 from 3195 reviews, it offers an outdoor pool, parking, breakfast in room, a fitness center, wheelchair accessibility, and air conditioning. The River Walk setting and high rating make it a standout choice for a special visit.
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Historic 7BR Luxury with hot tub in the heart of town is a 4-star hotel 2.5 kilometres from San Antonio Zoo, about a 37-minute walk. It provides free car parking, family rooms, a kitchen, air conditioning, and free Wifi.
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All the hotels near San Antonio Zoo listed here are in San Antonio, spread from about 810 metres to 2.9 kilometres from the zoo. The closest is Pershing Place: Historic home with heated spa pool by Zoo Pearl Golf Witte, a 4-star property with an outdoor pool and free car parking, only a 12-minute walk away. Further out but still convenient are Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk, a 5-star hotel with a guest score of 4.8 from 3195 reviews, and Beautiful Apartment at The Botanical Gardens #1, which offers a spa and free car parking. Staying in this area keeps you close to both the zoo and the city's main sights.
How you reach San Antonio Zoo depends on which hotel you choose. The nearest option, Pershing Place: Historic home with heated spa pool by Zoo Pearl Golf Witte, is just 810 metres away, a 12-minute walk. From hotels like 126 Lucas Street and Beautiful Apartment at The Botanical Gardens #1, both at 1.6 kilometres, you can walk in about 24 minutes or take a short ride. For hotels between 1.8 and 2.9 kilometres, such as 3 Mi to San Antonio River Walk Gem with Heated Pool and Central 1br 1ba SA Casita w full kitchen & patio, a drive or taxi is quicker than walking. San Antonio International Airport is about 8 miles north of downtown, so a taxi or ride-share from any of these hotels is straightforward.
The San Antonio Zoo is a major zoo in San Antonio, drawing families and animal lovers throughout the year. The zoo sits within Brackenridge Park, a green space north of downtown that also contains the Witte Museum and the San Antonio Botanical Garden, giving the area a leafy, relaxed feel that contrasts with the busy downtown core. Visitors come to see the wide range of animals housed at the zoo and to enjoy the surrounding parkland. The zoo is close to the River Walk and the Pearl District, two of San Antonio's most popular areas, so a visit can easily be combined with a stroll along the river or a meal at the Pearl Brewery complex. The mild climate makes the zoo a year-round attraction, and its location just minutes from downtown makes it a convenient stop for tourists exploring the city's museums, historic sites, and neighborhoods.
Pershing Place: Historic home with heated spa pool by Zoo Pearl Golf Witte is the closest hotel we list, about 12 min walk · 810 m from San Antonio Zoo in a straight line, in San Antonio.
Yes: 1 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of San Antonio Zoo, about a 15-minute walk, and 0 are within 500 m. The closest is Pershing Place: Historic home with heated spa pool by Zoo Pearl Golf Witte, 810 m away.
Pershing Place: Historic home with heated spa pool by Zoo Pearl Golf Witte, 126 Lucas Street, Beautiful Apartment at The Botanical Gardens #1 list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk has the best guest score of the hotels near San Antonio Zoo: 4.8/5 from 3,195 reviews, 2.3 km away.
1 of the hotels we list within 1 km of San Antonio Zoo have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being Pershing Place: Historic home with heated spa pool by Zoo Pearl Golf Witte (810 m).
Yes, many hotels near San Antonio Zoo include free car parking. Examples are Pershing Place: Historic home with heated spa pool by Zoo Pearl Golf Witte, 126 Lucas Street, Beautiful Apartment at The Botanical Gardens #1, and Cozy Urban getaway. Some others, like Hotel Emma at Pearl on the Riverwalk and 1 Mi to San Antonio Zoo Olmos Park Apt, offer parking, so it's worth checking when you book.
Several hotels near San Antonio Zoo allow pets. These include Beautiful Apartment at The Botanical Gardens #1, Cozy Urban getaway, Historic Home with Yard Near St Marys Strip, and Historic Victorian 2 Mins from the Pearl District. If you're travelling with a pet, confirm the policy directly with the hotel before booking.