The San Antonio Zoo had a significant economic impact on the local area last year. According to a recent report, this impact totaled $283 million. The zoo attracted a large number of visitors, with over 1 million people passing through its gates.

These visitors contributed to the zoo's substantial economic influence. A portion of the visitors were from outside the local area, although the exact percentage is not specified here.

For more information on the San Antonio Zoo's economic impact, readers can refer to the full report by Impact DataSource LLC, as shared with the San Antonio Current.