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Animals
Turkey Vulture
Bird
Meet
Our Turkey Vulture
The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) is a fascinating and vital scavenger known for its...
Dwarf Caiman
Reptile
Zebra Finch
Meet
Our Zebra Finch
The Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata) is a small, charming bird, best known for its strikingly...
Bongo
Meet
Our Bongo
The Bongo is the most spectacular antelope to ever grace our biosphere. A native resident...
Whooping Crane
Bird
Meet
Our Whooping Crane
The Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is the tallest bird in North America and is celebrated...
Striped Skunk
Mammal
Meet
Our Striped Skunk
The Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) is a small, nocturnal mammal known for its distinctive black...
Ring-tailed Cat
Mammal
Meet
Our Ring-tailed Cat
The Ring-Tailed Cat (Bassariscus astutus), also known as the Ringtail, is a captivating nocturnal mammal...
View Bald Eagle
Bird
Meet
Our Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a powerful and majestic bird of prey, widely recognized...
Swainson’s Hawk
Bird
Meet
Our Swainson’s Hawk
The Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is a remarkable bird of prey native to North America,...
Red-tailed Hawk
Bird
Meet
Our Red-tailed Hawk
The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is one of the most widespread and recognizable birds of...
Black Vulture
Bird
Meet
Our Black Vulture
The Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) is a scavenger bird native to the Americas, playing a...
Crested Caracara
Bird
Meet
Our Crested Caracara
Known as the “Mexican Eagle” and the national bird of Mexico, the Crested Caracara (Caracara...
Black-footed Ferret
Mammal
Meet
Our Black-footed Ferret
The Black-footed Ferret is a small, carnivorous mammal that is native to North America. It...
Burrowing Owl
Bird
Meet
Our Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owl is a small, ground-dwelling bird that is native to North and South...
Virginia Opossum
Mammal
Meet
Our Virginia Opossum
The Virginia Opossum, also known as the North American Opossum, is a marsupial native to...
Ocelot
Mammal
Coscoroba Swan
Bird
Meet
Our Coscoroba Swan
Coscoroba Swan or the scientific name is Coscoroba coscoroba. You can find this flock in...
View American Alligator
Reptile
Meet
Our American Alligator
Albert is one of the oldest living American Alligators in zoos across the country. His...
View Maned Wolf
Mammal
Meet
Our Maned Wolf
Neither a fox, nor a wolf! Learn more about the unique Maned Wolf here at...
View Jaguar
Mammal
Meet
Our Jaguar
Jaguar What’s in the name jaguar? Jaguar is the name of one of the world’s...
Giant Anteater
Mammal
Meet
Our Giant Anteater
Meet Benny and Demo, our giant anteaters! Learn more at the Abilene Zoo....
View Capybara
Mammal
Ring-tailed Lemur
Mammal
Meet
Our Ring-tailed Lemur
Learn more about this 'stink-fighting' endangered species at the Abilene Zoo....
View Fossa
Mammal
North American Porcupine
Mammal
Meet
Our North American Porcupine
Welcome to the Abilene Zoo’s webpage dedicated to the fascinating North American Porcupine! The North...
Bobcat
Mammal
Meet
Our Bobcat
The bobcat is a medium-sized wild cat found throughout North America. This elusive feline is...
North American River Otter
Mammal
Meet
Our North American River Otter
Welcome to the Abilene Zoo’s webpage dedicated to the North American River Otter! The North...
Cougar
Mammal
Meet
Our Cougar
Also known as the Mountain Lion, Puma, or Panther, the Cougar (Puma concolor) is an...
Southern Black Rhino
Mammal
Meet
Our Southern Black Rhino
Meet Uhuru - One of only 60 Southern Black Rhinos found in AZA accredited zoos...
View Zebra
Mammal
African Lion
Mammal
North American Bullfrog
Amphibian
Meet
Our North American Bullfrog
Meet Jeremiah. He's a good friend of mine. This North American Bullfrog is just one...
View Caribbean Flamingo
Bird
Meet
Our Caribbean Flamingo
Caribbean Flamingo or Phoenicopterus ruber is a large species of flamingo closely related to the...
View Giraffe
Mammal
events
- Abilene Zoo
- Family, Special Event
December 13-23
Get Tickets Countdown to christmas celebration Days Hours Minutes Seconds EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Wander through dazzling themed areas with...
- Abilene Zoo
- Family, Special Event
October 12-13 / October 19-20 / October 26-27, 2024
Join us for an immersive fall festival experience including a live Creepy Creatures show, hay-bale maze, pumpkin’ chunkin’, fall treats, animal encounters, and more! Your...
- Abilene Zoo
- Animals, Conservation, Special Event
September 21, 2024
Come support World Rhino Day at Abilene Zoo on September 21st and enjoy unique experiences like breakfast & storytime with Uhuru, an enrichment craft station,...
- Abilene Zoo
- Family, kids, Special Event
July 13, 2024
Captain's Breakfast at Abilene Zoo!
- Abilene Zoo
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July 13, 2024
Octonauts at Abilene Zoo!
- Abilene Zoo
- Adults, Family, Special Event
June 14, 2024 @ 5:30PM
Get WILD with up-close animal encounters, feast on barbecue and funnel cake fries, sip refreshing cocktails and cool drinks, while rockin' and roarin' to some...
- Abilene Zoo
- Family
Saturday July 20, 2024
Come celebrate Abilene Zoo's birthday!
- Abilene Zoo
- Family
December 15-23
Powered by Reliant, Christmas Celebration lights up the night at Abilene Zoo! Meet Santa and his reindeer, visit Arctic Lights, make a toy at Santa’s...
- Abilene Zoo
- Family, Special Event
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...
- Abilene Zoo
- Conservation
June 22, 2024
Celebrate the world’s tallest animal on the longest day of the year! Get here early for yoga on Twiga Terrace, get a behind-the-scenes look during...
- Abilene Zoo
- Adults
April 20, 2024
Walk the red carpet, get nose-to-nose during an animal encounter, and savor tropical food and indulgent cocktails while exploring Caribbean wildlife. A wild program featuring...
- Abilene Zoo
- Special Event
October 5, 2023 @ 6:00-9:00PM
Buy your spot at an exclusive after-hours dinner at the Zoo! Enjoy a gourmet meal prepared by a local celebrity chef, specialty wine, and a...
Tours
Animal Ambassador Tour
Start Time(s): 1:00 pm
Price: Starting at $30 for anyone 3 yrs and up (admission to the Zoo not included). Zoo Members receive a 20% discount
Duration: 30 Minutes, Available Everyday
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Ambassador Team and encounter some of your favorite animals! Many of these animals are rescued through Abilene Zoo or other conservation organizations, and you can learn their stories of strength and resilience. Plus, this tour allows you to touch and take photos with some of Abilene’s favorite creatures that you often see on television or at community events.
Each tour features a behind the scenes journey. Animals subject to change each tour due to community events or education commitments, but the Animal Ambassador collection includes more than 50 exciting species.
Experience Animal Ambassadors like…
- Capybara
- Kookaburra
- Prehensile-tailed Porcupine
- Three Species of Armadillo
- American Alligator
- Barred Owl
- Tenrec
- Black Vulture
- Red Tailed Boa
- Swainson’s Hawk
Sloth Tour
Start Time(s): Fridays at 11:00am
Price: Starting at $65 each, 3 yrs and up (admission not included) 20% pass member discount.
Duration: 30 minutes
How will you feel the first time you get close enough to see a sloth? Can you imagine the sound when a sloth enjoys a tasty treat? Picture those beautiful brown eyes, the adorable nose, and your incredible experience learning all about the sloth during your up close meeting!
Steenbok Tour
Start Time(s): 11:00 am
Price: Starting at $25 each, 3 yrs and up (admission not included) 20% pass member discount
Duration: 30 minutes, Available Sunday-Wednesday
Small antelope, big ears, one memorable connection. You will have an opportunity to feed a steenbok during your visit to their habitat and will learn more about the species and their care.
Giant Anteater Tour
Start Time(s): 10:00AM & 11:00AM
Price: Starting at $25 each, 3 yrs and up (admission not included) 20% pass member discount
Duration: 30 Minutes, Available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Go behind the scenes and get an up-close look at our giant anteater. There you will learn all about the giant anteater and how we care for them.
Reptile Tour
Start Time(s): 1:30 pm
Price: Starting at $25 each, 3 yrs and up (admission not included) 20% pass member discount
Duration: 30 Minutes, Tuesdays-Saturdays
Separate fact from fiction by learning about and meeting a couple of the zoo’s lizards, turtles, and snakes. Learn about and meet a several of the zoo’s lizards, turtles, and snakes.
Giraffe Tour
Start Time(s): 1:00 pm
Price: Starting at $30 each, 3 yrs and up (admission not included) 20% pass member discount
Duration: 30 – 45 Minutes, Available Everyday
Meet a couple of members of our giraffe herd on a guided behind-the-scenes tour. Our giraffe keeper will take you to visit our Giraffe barn and have an opportunity to get up close and hand-feed our giraffes.
Rhino Tour
Start Time(s): 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm
Price: Starting at $30 each, 3 yrs and up (admission not included) 20% pass member discount
Duration: 30 – 45 Minutes, Available Everyday
Find yourself nose to horn with Abilene Zoo’s resident southern black rhino on this unforgettable tour. You will have an opportunity to feed, touch, and learn all about this magnificent species.