UPCOMING EVENTS
- Abilene Zoo
- Family, Special Event
October 10-11 / October 17-18 / October 24-25, 31st 2026
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- Abilene Zoo
- Family, kids, Special Event
October 10-11/ 17-18/ 24-25/ 31
Abilene's favorite Fall tradition is back for select weekends in October, including Halloween!
- Abilene Zoo
- Family, Special Event
November 1-2
Celebrate life, culture, and remembrance at the Dia de los Muertos celebration, presented by Great Lakes Cheese. Experience a vibrant festival filled with live mariachi...
Daily Hours
Open Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Last Admission at 4:00 PM
Carousel & Train Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Giraffe Feeding Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Free admission is just the beginning... members also enjoy cool perks like:
- Discounted admission to 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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Oct 5
Today we`re celebrating International Maned Wolf Day! These beautiful canines are native to South America. As omnivores, the maned wolf famously eats a fruit called the "wolf apple" and spreads the seeds which help new plants grow and keep their ecosystem healthy. Despite its name, the maned wolf is a one-of-a-kind canine species that is not closely related to true wolves or foxes.
The Abilene Zoo is a proud member of the Maned Wolf SAFE program which is a conservation effort to conserve and contribute to the maned wolves declining numbers. If you`re interested in learning more about his species, visit: https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/recovering-the-maned-wolf-at-the-southern-edge-of-its-range
#SAFEmanedwolf
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Oct 5
Sail the seven seas this Boo At The Zoo with a trip to Pirates of the Caribbean Cove sponsored by Bontke Brothers Construction and Masterscapes. Take a photo on the ship, say hello to the sloths and plunder the tables filled with candy! Tickets for this year’s event can be purchased at: abilenezoo.org
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Oct 2
The word on the street is that Boo At The Zoo is packed with up close animal action! The Animal parade sponsored by KTAB is a fan favorite tradition and takes place twice a day featuring a parade of animals and costumes. Throughout the day, look for our animal keeper chats presented by Telemundo. And don’t miss the fall festival themed animal enrichment throughout the zoo sponsored by KRBC. To get your tickets visit: https://abilenezoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/
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Sep 29
Honor someone special this Dia de los Muertos by creating an ofrenda at the Abilene Zoo. 🕯️
Families, schools, organizations, and individuals can register to build their own altar and share the story of someone special. Altars celebrate and remember beloved family, friends, and pets using photographs, flowers, candles, food, and symbolic items. Ofrenda registration includes one adult general admission for both nights of the event!
You can also bring a 4x6 photo of someone special and create a colorful Dia de los Muertos photo frame. The craft is free with admission, and you can take your frame home or add it to the community altar at the Zoo to honor their memory alongside others in our community.
Register to build your ofrenda at: https://bit.ly/4rJRarS