If you’ve ever wanted to dine next to exotic animals, there are several restaurants at the Houston Zoo in Texas where you can do just that. One of them is Twiga Café, a casual eatery overlooking the giraffe and hippo habitats. The food is delicious, but the views are even better!
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With over 6,000 animals from more than 600 species, the Houston Zoo is a pretty big place.
Houston Zoo Quite a bit of walking is required to see all of the exhibits in one day, so you’ll need to refuel often to keep your energy up.
The zoo has three full-service restaurants and several food trucks dishing out incredible grub, so there are plenty of opportunities to quell your appetite.
Google/Nguyet Nguyen One of the most popular dining options is Twiga Café, which serves classic favorites like hamburgers, salad, pizza, and snacks such as trail mix and fresh fruit.
While the food is delicious, it isn’t even the best part of enjoying a meal here.
Google/Sebastian Muñoz The restaurant is directly in front of the giraffe and rhino habitats, so you observe the gentle giants while you eat.
You can see the animals from the indoor dining room, but for the best views, we recommend grabbing a seat on the patio.
Google/Ron Cooke This takes the phrase “dinner and a show” to a whole new level.
As the giraffes and rhinos graze alongside you, you can imagine you’re all enjoying a meal together.
Google/Sebastian Muñoz What a way to reconnect with nature.
You’ll find Twiga Café in the African Forest exhibit, between the Southern White Rhino and Masai Giraffe enclosures.
Google Maps Hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday.
For more restaurants at the Houston Zoo, plus other pertinent information such as ticket prices, visit their official website or Facebook page.
Houston Zoo
Quite a bit of walking is required to see all of the exhibits in one day, so you’ll need to refuel often to keep your energy up.
Google/Nguyet Nguyen
One of the most popular dining options is Twiga Café, which serves classic favorites like hamburgers, salad, pizza, and snacks such as trail mix and fresh fruit.
Google/Sebastian Muñoz
The restaurant is directly in front of the giraffe and rhino habitats, so you observe the gentle giants while you eat.
Google/Ron Cooke
This takes the phrase “dinner and a show” to a whole new level.
What a way to reconnect with nature.
Google Maps
Hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday.
Have you ever eaten at Twiga Café? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience. Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for another opportunity to dine with animals in Texas!
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Address: Twiga Café, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, USA
