summer hours
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31
OPEN DAILY 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
LAST ADMISSION 3:00 P.M.
ATTRACTIONS 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Upcoming Events
- Abilene Zoo
- Conservation, Special Event
June 20, 2026
Celebrate the world’s tallest animal on the longest day of the year! Get here early for yoga on Twiga Terrace, get a behind-the-scenes look during...
Daily Hours
Open Daily 9:00AM – 5:00PM, Last Admission at 4:00PM
Carousel & Train Open 10:00AM – 2:00PM Weekdays, 10:00AM – 3:00PM Weekends
Giraffe Feeding Open 10:00AM – 2:00PM Weekdays, 10:00AM – 3:00PM Weekends
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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May 29
Albert is here to tell you that today is National Alligator Day! 💚
The American alligator plays an important role in the ecosystems southeastern United States. They`re well known for their long lifespans and the ability to grow over 14 feet. Albert is the only animal at Abilene Zoo who has been here since the zoo`s opening in 1966!
Stop by this weekend to wish our favorite American alligator a happy National Alligator Day. ...
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May 28
The moment you have been waiting for has arrived! The two newest members of the giraffe heard have been named. Each of them have been named by a donor from our Zoobilation event.
Picture 1: Pele`s boy, Kékere (pronounced KEH-keh-reh) means "small" or "little" in Yoruba, an African language. At his birth, Kékere weighed in and measured in under average for a giraffe calf, giving
Picture 2: Jamie`s girl, Lue (pronounced Lou). This is a family name of the donor.
Ask a staff member to help you spot the difference of the two during your next visit! ...
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May 28
Today Abilene Zoo is celebrating World Whooping Crane Day! These North American birds are one of the most endangered species at Abilene Zoo and our participation in the Species Survival Plan is an important conservation effort happening right here in Abilene.
Oobleck and Crocket are our female and male Whooping Cranes. Which them a happy World Whooping Crane day in the comments! ...
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May 27
If you`ve wondered why the fosa are not out these past few days, we have a huge surprise!
On May 22, Lavavolo welcomed three healthy pups: two males and one female. This marks her second successful litter, after welcoming the same combination of pups in 2023. Dad Hazo arrived earlier this year as part of a recommendation through the AZA’s Species Survival Plan.
Fosas are the main predator of the island of Madagascar, and births like these are incredibly important. There are currently only 35 fosas in 19 AZA-accredited facilities, and only five fosa births have occurred in the last 12 months, three of them from the Abilene Zoo!
These births are a major milestone in the zoo’s ongoing conservation efforts and continue to position Abilene Zoo as one of the leading facilities for successful fosa breeding and care.
For now, the pups will remain behind the scenes as they bond with mom. Stay tuned for updates and their name announcement! ...