Celebrate love and adventure at Abilene Zoo this Saturday, February 15
Whether you’re planning a romantic date or a wild day with the whole family, our special Valentine’s packages bring unforgettable animal encounters, sweet treats, and exclusive experiences. Spots are limited!
Couples package
Woo your S.O. in a perfect date with a wild twist!
Enjoy:
- A 15-min private animal encounter (choose from the unique experiences below!)
- Admission for two
- Giraffe feeding for two
- Coffee or Hot cocoa for two
family package (up to 6)
Bring the whole pack for a heartwarming family day!
Enjoy:
- A 15-min private animal encounter (choose from the unique experiences below!)
- Admission to the zoo for the whole family
- Giraffe feeding for the whole family
- Coffee or Hot cocoa for all
Choose your PACKAGE'S animal eNCOUNTER
GIRAFFE PAINTING EXPERIENCE
Choose your favorite valentine’s colors and paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with a giraffe and your significant other! Includes an 8×10 canvas to take home.
$80 Couple Package
$160 Family Package
Spots available: 3:00 – 3:15 pm, 3:15 – 3:30 pm, 3:30 – 3:45 pm, 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm.
RHINO encounter
Get up close with Uhuru, the southern black rhino! Feed him a snack, take a photo and learn more about these fascinating African animals.
$60 Couple Package
$140 Family Package
Spots available: 2:00 – 2:15 pm, 2:15 – 2:30 pm, 2:30 – 2:45 pm, 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm.
REINDEER encounter
Meet, feed and take photos with our real life reindeer and learn all about these amazing Arctic animals.
$60 Couple Package
$140 Family Package
Spots available: 11:00 – 11:15 am, 11:15 – 11:30 am, 11:30 – 11:45 pm, 11:45 pm – 12:00 pm.
SLOTH ENCOUNTER
sold out
Slow down and enjoy a peaceful moment in the greenhouse with one of the zoo’s most lovable creatures.
$60 Couple Package
$140 Family Package
Spots available: 11:00 – 11:15 am and 11:15 – 11:30 am.
ANIMAL AMBASSADOR tour
Secretary bird (10:00 – 10:30 am): Meet this incredible bird or prey in a private encounter!
Prehensile-tail Porcupine (10:30 – 11:00 am): Say hello to one of the zoo’s cutest and spikiest residents!
$60 Couple Package
$140 Family Package
Spots available: 10:00 – 10:15 am, 10:15 – 10:30 am, 10:30 – 10:45 am, 10:45 am – 11:00 am.
ALDABRA AND STEENBOK tour
Meet a giant Aldabra tortoise and a tiny steenbok antelope in this charming, up-close experience.
$60 Couple Package
$140 Family Package
Spots available: 11:00 – 11:15 am, 11:15 – 11:30 am, 11:30 – 11:45 pm, 11:45 pm – 12:00 pm.
February 14, 2025
Send some love—or a little mischief—this Valentine’s Day with Boops & Booties, a fun fundraiser from Abilene Zoo!
Each digital card is just $5.
Digital Valentine Cards will be delivered on Valentine’s Day, so pick your favorite and share the love (or the laughs) ❤️
boops
Surprise someone special with an adorable video of an animal booping the camera, guaranteed to make hearts melt. Choose between a sloth boop, a porcupine boop, or a capybara boop!
booties
Send a cheeky digital Valentine to a friend, sibling, or even your ex. Perfect for a cute laugh. Choose between a giraffe booty, a rhino booty or a zebra booty!
