{"id":468,"date":"2026-07-10T07:16:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T07:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zoo-donation.magnificsoft.com\/?page_id=468"},"modified":"2026-07-17T07:21:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T07:21:23","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"468\" class=\"elementor elementor-468\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5fc15e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5fc15e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eadd3b2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eadd3b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48abe08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48abe08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da484ff e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da484ff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d74973d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d74973d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"383\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/stamps.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-204\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-949a7ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"949a7ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91a07f5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91a07f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7cf3e3 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a7cf3e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_3635-1024x401.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-543\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_3635-1024x401.png 1024w, https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_3635-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_3635-768x301.png 768w, https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_3635-1536x601.png 1536w, https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_3635-2048x802.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4198c2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4198c2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A Bold Adventure is the largest expansion project in the Abilene Zoo\u2019s history. This transformational, multi-phase initiative will enhance animal habitats, introduce new species, create immersive guest experiences, and expand opportunities for conservation, education, and recreation.<\/p><p>Phase One: Wild Encounters and Ferocious Eats is expected to be completed in late summer 2027. This phase will transform the zoo\u2019s Africa region with expanded habitats, new species, immersive wildlife experiences, a two-story caf\u00e9, and new gathering spaces for the community.<\/p><p>Stay tuned for the announcement of the next phases!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee7f909 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee7f909\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4f066e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f4f066e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d961b36 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d961b36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b10a25f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b10a25f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_3636.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-561\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_3636.png 720w, https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_3636-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_3636-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-943d67d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"943d67d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1431f50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1431f50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Abilene Zoo<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cb3a59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cb3a59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Abilene Zoo<\/a> is a nonprofit organization that opened in 1966 in Grover Nelson. It is one of West Texas\u2019 premier attractions, welcoming thousands of guests each year. Home to more than 1,000 animals representing over 250 species, the zoo is dedicated to conservation, education, animal care, and creating unforgettable experiences for families and visitors of all ages.<\/p><p>The zoo\u2019s mission is to be a place of learning and adventure, where families make memories, share the joy of discovery, and become inspired to preserve wildlife. Through animal care, conservation and education programs, and community engagement, the Abilene Zoo works every day to foster a deeper appreciation for wildlife.<\/p><p>As a nonprofit organization, the Abilene Zoo relies on the community\u2019s support to advance its mission and continue providing exceptional care for the animals that call the zoo home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09af66d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"09af66d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb2c15b elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"bb2c15b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"209\" class=\"elementor elementor-209\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15626922 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"15626922\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bb4eb63 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1bb4eb63\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc042c1 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4bc042c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Rectangle-131-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-100\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Rectangle-131-1.jpg 497w, https:\/\/abilenezoo.org\/a-bold-adventure\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Rectangle-131-1-270x300.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5055ff7a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5055ff7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21621071 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21621071\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Donate Now<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c95259 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48c95259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For 60 years, we\u2019ve been shaped by the support of our community. 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