June 2nd – September 14th
Summer Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours for June 30, 2025: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upcoming Events
- Abilene Zoo
- Family, Special Event
Saturday July 19, 2025
Come celebrate Abilene Zoo's birthday!
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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Jun 27
Someone is peaking from behind the tree. Can you identify this snake?🐍 ...
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Jun 26
Zoo Camp and Zoo Teen are in full swing this summer—packed with adventure, discovery, and a whole lot of fun! 🌞 Our campers are diving into wildlife education, and learning how to care for the world around us, one wild fact at a time ...
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Jun 25
Exciting news from Abilene Zoo — the Mangshan pit viper has laid eggs! With fewer than 500 remaining in the wild, each successful breeding marks a major victory for this critically endangered species. The zoo`s dedicated keeper staff go above and beyond to protect and preserve wildlife for future generations. ...
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Jun 25
Come wish farewell to Kenya and Dixie, the African lions! They will be moving to another AZA-accredited zoo as part of the Lion Species Survival Plan (SSP), which helps protect the future of lions through careful placement in AZA-accredited zoos.
Kenya and Dixie are leaving as we prepare to break ground next year on Phase 1 of “A Bold Adventure”, which includes a brand-new lion exhibit attached to a brand-new two-story café that will allow guests to eat lunch while watching the lions. This future habitat will also allow us to care for a pride and supporting the long-term success of lion conservation by participating in breeding efforts.
Their last day here is June 29th, so be sure to stop by this week to wish them well on their next adventure! 🦁
Kenya`s and Dixie`s paw print paintings are available for purchase in the Gift Shop, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts. ...