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Visitor tip
Arrive shortly before scheduled feeding times to witness an engaging learning experience where you can see how reptiles eat and learn about their natural behaviors. Multiple visitors highlighted this as a must-do activity.
Visitor tip
The owner personally conducts detailed exhibit tours and is highly knowledgeable about all reptiles on display. Plan time to interact with the owner for an enriched educational experience beyond self-guided observation.
Visitor tip
All habitats are hand-crafted to replicate natural environments, which keeps reptiles active and visible throughout your visit. You won't encounter hidden or inactive animals, making it ideal for families with young children who want to see movement and engagement.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Bastrop, Texas
- Highlights
- Active reptile exhibits with hand-crafted natural habitats, Afghan tortoises, feeding demonstrations
- Ownership
- Family-owned and operated
What visitors say
The Texas Reptile Zoo is a hidden gem in Bastrop! The facility is family owned and operated. The owners are very friendly, informative and engaged with their guests. I was especially impressed by the high level of animal activity in…
We visited TRZ the first week of moving to Bastrop. We had such a great time! By sheer luck, we arrived shorty before the scheduled feedings and I’m so glad we did. It was a cool learning experience for our 4 year to witness how…
We had a really enjoyable experience here. The owner took the time to show us every exhibit and tell us about all the reptiles. I have 10+yrs of experience with reptiles, and i was impressed witht the high level of care and natural…
From 53 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Every habitat at Texas Reptile Zoo is hand-crafted to replicate the natural environment of each species, contributing to notably high animal activity levels throughout the facility
- The Texas Reptile Zoo is family-owned and operated and is in its first few years of operation, with owners actively implementing creative renovations and expansion plans
- The zoo features Afghan tortoises as a highlighted species, with visitors noting these reptiles as particularly impressive attractions
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