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Plan your visit
With more animals than anywhere else in West Texas, you’re in for a real WILD day at the Abilene Zoo
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall It's always a good time to visit the Abilene Zoo
We are open 362 days of the year, from 9 AM to 4 PM with Zoo cleared by 5 PM. Only closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Do more & save more with the ZooMore Pass!
Riding the train, catching the carousel, and feeding the giraffe – You can do it all with the ZooMore Pass. Admission is included in this savings bundle.
- Child – $12.99
- Adult – $15.99
- Senior – $14.99
Up-Close Tours
Find yourself nose to nose with Abilene Zoo’s Ambassador Animals, meet members of our giraffe herd, or get up close with our anteaters in these exclusive behind-the-scenes tours.
Have you ever fed a Giraffe?
Our Giraffe Feeding Experience is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up close with majestic reticulated giraffe and their purple tongues as they grasp fresh lettuce from your hands. At only $5, this experience is a must-do at the Abilene Zoo. Want to get closer? Check out our VIP Tours and Events for wild experiences you’ll never forget.
- $5.00
- Buy a ZooMore Pass and your Giraffe Feeding Experience is included!
Group Field Trips
Bring a new meaning to the wild wild west and take your class on an adventure to the only zoo in West Texas! We’ll be sure to inspire the future conservationist in your students with the wonder and amazement of the Abilene Zoo.
- Child – $12.99
- Adult – $15.99
- Senior – $14.99
Wild Attractions
A day at the zoo isn't complete without a ride on the Safari Express. Find the Train Depot on our zoo map and climb aboard.
So much more to do!
Plan your visit to the zoo to see animals and do so much more!
First, take the train ride! One top zoo fan said, “The train ride is great to get your directions sorted and get a quick glance into the layout.” Then you can climb aboard the Wild Life Carousel to go for a wild spin! You can also dig deep at the Kilimanjaro Mining Sluice!
There is even more fun to be had at Tittle Lake, you can feed the fish and the ducks in Nelson Lake!
The train ride is great to get your directions sorted and get a quick glance into the layout.
Remember to take a souvenir home that you can buy in our Gift Shop. Sometimes the weather does not cooperate. Please remember, all experiences are weather-dependent. Swan boats and mining season is March through October. Come to the Abilene Zoo and make lasting memories during your zoo visit!
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Total Number of Animals
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Visitors In 2022
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Number in Giraffe Herd