Upcoming Events
- Abilene Zoo
- Family, Special Event
October 11-12 / October 18-19 / October 25-26, 2025
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Daily Hours
Open Daily 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Last Admission at 3:00 PM
Carousel & Train Open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Giraffe Feeding Open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Experience a Year of Wild Adventure!
Free admission is just the beginning, members also enjoy cool perks like:
- Discounted admission to exclusive wild events like Boo at the Zoo and Christmas Celebration
- Digital guest passes
- Early access to Summer Camp
- Discounts on education programs, camps, and even birthday parties
- Subscription to Z-News, a members-only monthly newsletter featuring behind-the-scenes access and exclusive sneak peaks
Support the Zoo
As a non-profit organization, we rely on our guests, members and generous supporters, to provide world-class care to our animal family and to continue conservation work throughout the Big Country and around the world.
About the Zoo
The Abilene Zoo is a place of learning and adventure, where families make memories, share the joy of discovery and become inspired to preserve wildlife.
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Aug 28
With a beak this bright, the toco toucan is hard to miss! Come say hello to this tropical beauty and meet the rest of the colorful flock waiting for you inside Caribbean Cove. 🌴 ...
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Aug 27
Grab your cowboy hats and put on those boots… 🤠 the Abilene Zoo is headed to the West Texas Fair & Rodeo! We’re bringing the Big Country’s best animal ambassadors to the AEP Texas Big Country Hall every day of the fair.
While you’re there, catch our live animal shows where you’ll meet amazing creatures up close and hear their stories. It’s the perfect mix of rodeo fun and wildlife wonder! ...
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Aug 27
Many people are surprised when they find out that Abilene Zoo offers up-close tours with the giant anteater! If you thought that giraffes have long tongues, wait until you see the anteater in action. To book an encounter with the anteater visit https://bit.ly/4mGAi16 ...
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Aug 26
With ball skills this good, they should name this chick Larry Bird! 🏀 The baby secretary bird is 1-month old and thriving! The keeper team has recently taken the appropriate samples to determine what gender the baby bird is. Follow along as we will announce the name and gender soon!
📸 : Keeper Philip ...