summer hours
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31
OPEN DAILY 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
LAST ADMISSION 3:00 P.M.
ATTRACTIONS 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Upcoming Events
- Abilene Zoo
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August 29, 2026
Paw Patrol at Abilene Zoo!
- Abilene Zoo
- Family, Special Event
October 10-11 / October 17-18 / October 24-25, 31st 2026
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Daily Hours
Open Daily 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Last Admission at 3:00 PM
Carousel & Train Open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMÂ
Giraffe Feeding Open 9:00 AM – 3:00 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
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.
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.
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abilenezoo
Aug 20
Maintenance is complete and the giraffes are back out! Thanks to the hard work of our maintenance crew, the giraffe exhibit close ended a day early. All terrace activities have resumed as normal. We appreciate the communities patience as we continue toward completion of A Bold Adventure!
To learn more about what is coming to Abilene Zoo visit: https://abilenezoo.org/adventure/ ...
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Aug 17
Our animal ambassadors are packed and ready to get back to school🎒 We`re wishing nothing but the best for all students in the next school year!
If you are a home learner and would like to make the zoo part of this years schooling, registration for fall education classes is open until August 31st! Register here: https://abilenezoo.org/education-classes/ ...
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Aug 14
You may have noticed that our capybaras were recently relocated to the Wetlands between the flamingos and the alligator. This will provide them with more space and a greater access to water which they are already taking advantage of. Their previous habitat next to jaguar is currently under construction to make way for a new animal coming soon! Stay tuned to figure out what is coming next 👀 ...
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Aug 11
Baby Lewis is full of energy! Lets hope his keepers find enough energy to keep up with him😅 ...