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Where the Wild Meets West Texas!

The Abilene Zoo

Discover the many reasons to visit the Abilene Zoo

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Our hours for Aug 18, 2022: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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October 15, 2022 - October 30, 2022

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

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Boo at the Zoo Vendor Registration

Boo at the Zoo Vendor Registration

Business Vendor Treat Station Sign Up! Network with 3,000 guests a day and hand out candy.

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Burrowing Owl

August 4
Owl Day

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Giraffe

Meet the giraffe!

Meet the tower of giraffe found at the Abilene Zoo.

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American Alligator

Meet Albert, the oldest resident of the Abilene Zoo.

Albert is one of the oldest living American Alligators in zoos across the country. His exact past is unknown and has spurred many West Texas tall tales of his origination to the Abilene Zoo.

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Southern Black Rhino

Meet Macho

Meet Macho- One of only 60 Southern Black Rhinos found in AZA accredited zoos in the United States.

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Unlimited admission to Zoo visits and discounts to Wild Events like Boo at the Zoo or Christmas Celebration. Becoming a Zoo Member at the Abilene Zoo is the best way to support your Zoo.

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Plan Your Visit

Get the details you need to have a wild time at the zoo including a map of our animals, special attractions, and do not miss experiences!

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In The News

Baby Capybaras Born in July 2022

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Baby Giraffe Born on June 24, 2022

New Baby Giraffe Born on June 24

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Baby Giant Anteaters Born

Twin baby giant anteaters born at the Abilene Zoo

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Lady Bird Released

After weeks of rehabilitation we released Lady Bird, the bald eagle, back into the skies of Texas

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Africa Exhibit No Laughing Matter

Striped Hyenas arrive at the Abilene Zoo

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Journey to Madagascar Opens at Abilene Zoo

The Abilene Zoological Society is excited to announce the opening of the newest exhibit series at the Abilene Zoo; Journey to Madagascar. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at noon.

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doctors examining giraffe
two striped hyenas
Maned wolf in the brush.