June 2nd – September 14th
Summer Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours for June 21, 2025: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Upcoming Events
- Abilene Zoo
- Conservation, Special Event
June 21, 2025
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...
- Abilene Zoo
- Character Appearance, Special Event
June 28, 2025
Oh Goody! Peppa Pig is coming to Abilene Zoo for a muddy-puddly day of fun on Saturday, June 28th! Enjoy three live mini shows and...
Daily Hours
Open Daily 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Last Admission at 3:00 PM
Carousel & Train Open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Giraffe Feeding Open 9:00 AM – 3:00 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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Jun 19
World Giraffe Day is only ✌️ days away! You will not want to miss the barn tour experience. Get a behind the scenes look into the place the giraffes call home. Register with the link in our bio. ...
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Jun 18
Today we get to celebrate our veterinarian and veterinarian tech team. 🐆 The Abilene Zoo vet staff works tirelessly to ensure the animals are happy and healthy. Thanks for all you do! Happy Veterinarian appreciation day to the vets around the globe. ...
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Jun 17
Oh goodie, Peppa and George are visiting Abilene Zoo on Saturday, June 28th for a full day of muddy-puddly fun! 🐽
Catch them in live mini shows and meet & greets throughout the day. Don`t forget your camera, it`ll be more fun than jumping in muddy puddles!
Head to https://abilenezoo.org/events/peppa-pig-at-abilene-zoo/ to see what all is happening ...
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Jun 16
Have you ever wanted to paint with a giraffe? 🦒
The World Giraffe Day Festival has that too! The Conservation Painting is a one-of-a-kind experience where you’ll get to paint your own canvas alongside one of Abilene Zoo’s majestic giraffes. Timeslots begin at 2pm.
Visit abilenezoo.org/events/world-giraffe-day/ to register! ...