Upcoming Events
- 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...
Daily Hours
Open Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Last Admission at 4:00 PM.
Carousel & Train Open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Giraffe Feeding Open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Experience a Year of Wild Adventure!
Free admission is just the beginning, members also enjoy cool perks like:
- Discounted admission to exclusive wild events like Boo at the Zoo and Christmas Celebration
- Digital guest passes
- Early access to Summer Camp
- Discounts on education programs, camps, and even birthday parties
- Subscription to Z-News, a members-only monthly newsletter featuring behind-the-scenes access and exclusive sneak peaks
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About the Zoo
The Abilene Zoo is a place of learning and adventure, where families make memories, share the joy of discovery and become inspired to preserve wildlife.
Support the Zoo
As a non-profit organization, we rely on our guests, members and generous supporters, to provide world-class care to our animal family and to continue conservation work throughout the Big Country and around the world.
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Apr 15
Stroller Club registration is now open and Zoo Camp is right around the corner! Join us for memorable week filled with hands-on activities, wildlife encounters, and fun-filled learning experiences.
Secure your spot for this summer and let your kids embark on a week of wild fun at Zoo Camp 🌴 ...
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Apr 12
Join us TOMORROW to celebrate Unicorn Day the Abilene Zoo way! 🦄
Enjoy a unicorn-themed scavenger hunt where you can find the unicorns of our zoo. Our unicorns are some of our rare or endangered animals! Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at the zoo entrance when you arrive. Use the clues on your sheet to find our unicorns - each unicorn will have a tag on its enclosure telling you which clue it matches up with.
We will also have a unicorn headband craft station from 1 pm - 3 pm in the zoo!
Wear your favorite unicorn outfit and we will see YOU tomorrow! Have a magical day ✨ ...
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Apr 11
We`ve added two new friends to the Abilene Zoo family! Please welcome Beatle and Batata, our new howler monkeys 🐒 ...
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Apr 9
We are saddened to announce the passing of one of our giraffes, Makena. Makena passed away unexpectedly from natural causes in the early morning hours on Monday, April 8th. We are grateful for our community that shared in the joy that Makena brought during her life. ...