Bison Return to Abilene Zoo

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Abilene Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of two American bison, bringing one of North America’s most iconic species back to the Abilene community.  Just one century ago, bison roamed the grasslands that are modern-day Abilene, and they have long been a cherished symbol synonymous with the Abilene community. For years, these magnificent creatures […]

Abilene Zoo Mourns the Loss of Baby Giraffe Zahara

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It is with deep sadness that the Abilene Zoo announces the devastating loss of our beloved baby giraffe, Zahara, who passed away the morning of October 2nd after suffering a severe leg fracture. The cause of the injury is undetermined. In the process of giving her emergency care and despite the strong efforts of our […]

Abilene Zoo welcomes Pele, a new giraffe, to the herd

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Abilene Zoo is thrilled to introduce Pele, a 1-year and 10-month-old spirited and curious giraffe joining the Zoo’s herd. The planning for Pele’s journey from the Fort Worth Zoo to Abilene began over a year ago as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan (SSP), a cooperative breeding program aimed at maintaining healthy and genetically diverse populations of threatened or endangered species. 

Abilene Zoo Mourns the Loss of 2-Year-Old Giraffe

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Abilene, TX—Abilene Zoo is saddened to announce the death of Makena, a one-year-and-ten-month-old female giraffe. Makena passed away unexpectedly from natural causes during the early morning hours on Monday, April 8th.  Makena was born in June 2022, at Abilene Zoo and was the third calf born to her mother, Jamie (12), and father, Congo (8). […]

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