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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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- Discounted admission to Wild Events like Boo at the Zoo and Christmas Celebration
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- Early access to Summer Camp
- Discounts on education programs, camps, and even birthday parties
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About the Zoo
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Oct 31
Abilene Zoo wants to wish everyone a happy Halloween! 👻 We hope you`ve got your costume ready for the big night. But until then, head to Abilene Zoo for our FINAL day of Boo At The Zoo presented by ATFCU! We`ll be open today from 9am-5pm (last admission at 4pm) so be sure to get a jump start on filling those candy bags by making a trip to the zoo.
The fun is only getting started this weekend, because Día De Los Muertos kicks off tomorrow evening at 6pm! To learn more about this cultural festival visit: https://abilenezoo.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration/
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Oct 30
Most guests agree that Milan is one of the most beautiful animals at Abilene Zoo, but did you know that Jaguars have symbolic ties to Mexican culture? 🐆 If you want to learn about all things jaguar, then don`t miss the 6:15 pm jaguar keeper chat during both nights of Día De Los Muertos! 🏵️ This event is packed with cultural celebration and will feature animal encounters all throughout the night. Get your tickets for this year`s event at: https://abilenezoo.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration/
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Oct 29
The end of an era is nigh!
Meet David Vargo, the man behind the Abilene Zoo`s legendary swamp monster! David started volunteering at the Zoo`s Haunted House 30 years ago and, in 1996, crafted his own ghillie suit from his military uniform to become the Swamp Monster during Boo at the Zoo. Since then, he`s scared generations of guests and found his perfect home in the Reptile Tunnel.
In 30 years, David has missed only ONE day of volunteering because of rain. Now, at 69 years old, David is retiring.
October 31 is the last day of Boo at the Zoo, and it will be David`s final day as the Swamp Monster. Don`t miss your last chance to see David give one final fright!
Share your favorite Swamp Monster story in the comments.
Thank you, David, for 30 years of memories!
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Oct 28
Everyone help us welcome Abilene Zoo`s newest member: Warble! Warble is a Pygmy Slow Loris which is the only venomous primate. You read that correctly, a venomous primate! The pygmy slow loris secretes an oil from its elbow area that mixes with its saliva to create a venomous toxin. This species is also nocturnal, which means it will prefer the dark. You can find Warble in the nocturnal area of Abilene Zoo. With Boo At The Zoo and Dia De Los Muertos this weekend, now is the perfect time to come see this new animal!