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Hours for September 16, 2024: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Upcoming Events
- Abilene Zoo
- Animals, Conservation, Special Event
September 21, 2024
Come support World Rhino Day at Abilene Zoo on September 21st and enjoy unique experiences like breakfast & storytime with Uhuru, an enrichment craft station,...
- Abilene Zoo
- Family, Special Event
October 12-13 / October 19-20 / October 26-27, 2024
Abilene's favorite Halloween tradition is back, & we're welcoming families from all over the Big Country! Join us for an immersive fall festival experience including...
Daily Hours
Open Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Last Admission at 4:00 PM
Carousel & Train Open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Giraffe Feeding Open 10:00 AM – 4:00 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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abilenezoo
Sep 16
The first animals you see when you come to Abilene Zoo are our lesser flamingos 🦩
Contrary to common misconception, these are not baby flamingos - they are actually their own species! According to the IUCN, they are a Near Threatened species. These flamingos are primarily found in eastern and southern Africa, but can be found in smaller populations elsewhere as well. Different from Caribbean flamingos, these birds are smaller in size and have a lighter coloring.
Our lesser flamingos love greeting our guests at the front of the zoo and can`t wait to see you soon! ...
abilenezoo
Sep 13
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Friday the 13th! ...
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Sep 12
Celebrate World Rhino Day at Abilene Zoo on September 21st! 🦏
Join us for a delicious breakfast and story time with Uhuru, in the Rhino `Reakfast sponsored by IHOP! 🍳🥞
Get creative with Painting for Conservation—join Keeper Sydney for a hands-on rhino canvas painting 🎨
Experience the exclusive Rhino Painting Encounter! Feed Uhuru and create your own one-of-a-kind rhino canvas. Only 3 appointments available!
Check out all the other exciting events happening on World Rhino Day and get your tickets in abilenezoo.org
All proceeds from these events will go to support @rhinosirf
#WorldRhinoDay #WRD2024 #KeeptheFiveAlive ...
abilenezoo
Sep 12
Don`t worry, be snakey 🐍
Get to know our Jamaican boa!
Jamaican boas are classified as a Vulnerable species (IUCN). They are a semi-arboreal species of snake, meaning they do a lot of their living in trees! In Jamaica, these snakes love to snack on native bats, birds, and small rodents. Notably, they have a yellow-to-black coloring with scales that reflect light in stunning rainbow hues.
Swing by the Reptile House and look for our Jamaican boa the next time you visit! ...