Wilborn Steel Co., Ltd. was founded in July 1986 by Tom Wilborn Jr. and son, Ernest Wilborn, with on
We are excited to finally share a project that has been months in the making. We know it as Job number 2403 San Antonio Zoo-Gorilla COSA Package 3. You know it now as CONGO FALLS. We are so proud of all the hard work that went into this project from the shop and the office. Seeing it open to the public makes all the hard work worth it. We can't wait for everyone to experience it.
12/11/2025
Be sure to watch the Today Show Friday morning when they highlight the San Antonio Zoo Congo Falls exhibit. This has to be one of our most anticipated projects to see to completion. Can't wait to share more about our part in bringing it to life.
San Antonio Zoo is going national! Catch us on the TODAY Show this Friday morning as they spotlight Congo Falls, our stunning new two-acre gorilla habitat featuring three immersive habitats, a 30-foot waterfall, and Mays Family Silverback Peak—the tallest gorilla tower in the world. Additional coverage will air throughout the day on NBC News NOW.
This feature comes just ahead of the grand opening of Congo Falls on Saturday, December 13 at 10 a.m. Join us as we celebrate a major milestone in our 111-year commitment to innovation, animal care, and conservation.
07/06/2025
Thank you for 39 years of support! We couldn't have done it without our employees, customers and vendors. Here's to continued blessings!
07/31/2024
Thank you to everyone who came to our site tour. We hope you learned a little about us, what we do and our current projects.
07/06/2024
With much gratitude, we celebrate 38 years in business.
04/17/2024
Happy birthday to our pioneer Ernest Wilborn! We appreciate your leadership, management and your consideration of every single one of us at Wilborn Steel. We pray you have a wonderful day.
12/22/2023
Today we had our Christmas lunch and celebrated our founder Tom Wilborn's 82nd birthday. Everyone had a great time and the food was delicious. All of us at Wilborn Steel want to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a very Happy birthday to Tom.
07/06/2023
37 years in business today and going STRONG!
WE are Wilborn Steel Co., Ltd.
04/17/2023
Happy birthday to Ernest! All of us at Wilborn Steel pray many, many blessings for you.
03/08/2023
Celebrating our Women in Construction, Leticia Fuentes Sanchez, Office Admin/Project Coordinator and Jennifer Wilborn-Hickman, Quality Control. Thankful for your contributions to our industry and our company.
05/14/2022
Wilborn Steel Co., Ltd. represented at the ASA Subfest & BBQ Cook-off. We got 2nd place in the Ribs category. Everyone had a great time.
04/18/2022
Since his birthday was yesterday Sunday, April 17th, 2022. Today we celebrated the owner and our boss of Wilborn Steel, Ernest Wilborn. Thank you to everyone who made the trip to celebrate with us. We appreciate all Ernest does to make working for Wilborn Steel not just a job but also a joy. Happy birthday Ernest from all of us at Wilborn Steel.
| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 12pm |