In this article, I’ll be answering one of the commonly asked questions by WIC beneficiaries; does the Houston zoo accept WIC?
WIC is a program funded by the federal government public health nutrition program but run by each State, the Department of Health and Human Services.
The program is unique among federally run programs. It caters to a specific demographic: pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding or have recently given birth, infants, and children under the age of five.
Beginning with pregnancy, good nutrition provides the best chance for newborns and children to have healthy, robust lives.
All 50 states, 34 Indian tribal organizations, America Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands are covered by WIC.
Authorizing stores to accept WIC is the responsibility of each State. The State will assess the costs of items, the store’s owner’s business integrity, including if the owner has been rejected from WIC, and the range and amount of foods offered in the store at a minimum.
Here we will be looking to find out if Houston Zoo accepts WIC as means of payment for the entry ticket to the zoo or not.
Does the Houston zoo accept WIC?
Active participants in the WIC program are eligible for a discount of 75% off of the general entrance price to the Houston Zoo.
When you arrive, you will need to produce the appropriate documentation, including your WIC card, WIC shopping list, a photo ID, and any participating WIC members.
Active participants in the WIC program are eligible to get free entry to the Children’s Museum of Houston for themselves and up to six additional guests.
About Houston zoo
The Houston Zoo is a zoological park that covers an area of 55 acres (22 hectares) and is situated within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States.
Over 6,000 animals representing more than 600 different species can be seen in the zoo. It is the second most visited zoo in the United States, drawing in 2.1 million people each year due to its popularity. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has granted its accreditation (AZA).
Before 2002, the Houston Zoo was run by Houston, but since that year, it has been managed by Houston Zoo Inc., a business that operates exclusively for charitable purposes.
