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Meet the new faces at abilene zoo!
Hours for July 27, 2024: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Summer Zoo Hours
8:00AM – 4:00PM, June 1st – August 31
Enjoy daily keeper chats, Stroller Club, and iced coffee all summer long!
this week’s keeper chats @ 10 am everyday:
Monday, July 22 – addax
TUESDAY, July 23 – pancake tortoise
WEDNESDAY, July 24 – cougars
THURSDAY, July 25 – spider monkeys
FRIDAY, July 26 – bald eagles
SATURDAY, July 27 – Alligator
SUNDAY, July 28 – ANIMAL AMBASSADOR
Upcoming Events
- Abilene Zoo
- Family
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
SUMMER HOURS
June 1st – August 31st
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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Jul 26
Exciting news! Our herd is growing! 🍼🦒
Baby girl was born on July 20th and now we need YOUR help to name her!
Put your vote in the comments:
A. Zahara (means "flower" in Swahili)
B. Uzuri (means "beauty" in Swahili)
C. Udadisi (means "curiosity" in Swahili)
This sweet giraffe is the daughter of second-time mom Malaika and dad Congo. She was born at 6`6" tall and we can’t wait to see her grow! ...
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Jul 25
the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games is tomorrow and Abilene Zoo is ready! 🥇 ...
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Jul 24
Nothing says keeper week celebration like a water war! 🔫💧 ...
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Jul 24
It`s Spike`s 40TH HATCHDAY! 🎂
Join us THIS Saturday, July 27th, as we celebrate Spike and his many years on Earth.
Spike`s celebration will begin at 10:00 am on the Wetlands boardwalk!
🎨 Coloring pages for the kiddos (or the adults!)
🎁 Birthday banner with birthday enrichment for Spike
🥾 Chat with a keeper and ask questions about Spike
📖 FREE Spike-themed bookmarks! (while supplies last)
Spike is one of the three OLDEST whooping cranes in the world and we are so excited to celebrate him! ...