Abilene Zoo

The Abilene Zoo - Abilene's #1 Attraction!

General Information

Location
The Abilene Zoo is located in Nelson Park, across from the Taylor County Expo Center, off Highway 36 at 2070 Zoo Lane, Nelson Park, Abilene, Texas 79602

Admission
$5.00 for adults (ages 13-59)
$4.00 for seniors (60+)
$2.50 for children (ages 3-12)
Children under 3 are free!

Stroller rental……$1.50
Wagon rental……$3.50
Wheelchair rental  no charge (subject to availability)
*Prices are subject to change

Become a Member of the Zoo for a discount!

Hours
9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily, front gate closes at 4:30
9:00 am - 9:00 pm on Thursdays in June, July and August

The zoo is closed New Year Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

Contact
Gift Shop - 325.676.6085
Fax - 325.676.6084
Mailing Address - 2070 Zoo Lane, Abilene, TX 79602
abilene.zoo@abilenetx.com

The Abilene Zoo was established in 1919, where it was located at Fair Park. We are pleased to say that in 2006, the Zoo celebrated forty fun years at our current location in Nelson Park! Each year over 200,000 people discover the wonderful world of wildlife at the Abilene Zoo.

The zoo's Education Department provides educational programs, summer camps, weekend programs, tours, pre-school classes, and special events year-round. The Zoo also has many ways to volunteer, such as zoo teens and docents.  School groups are welcome, as well as birthday parties!

 

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