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Abilene Zoo

Discover the wonderful world of wildlife at Abilene Zoo!
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Home to 1000 animals from around the globe, a visit to Abilene Zoo, an AZA accredited institution, is filled with fun and excitement for the entire family.

11/14/2024

Today is International Day of Zoo & Aquarium Educators and we’re celebrating the dedication of our Education Team: Christine, Brittany, and Kaci! Together with our Animal Ambassador Team—Caylie, Chrystal, and Jenna—these incredible educators bring the wonders of wildlife and conservation to life. 💛

From educational and interactive sessions to up-close animal encounters and keeper chats, they teach our guests to care for and protect our planet's amazing animals. Thank you all for making a difference every day! 🦉

11/11/2024

Looking for a fun, festive job this holiday season? We're hiring for Guest Services! 🎉

If you love the zoo, have a knack for customer service, and want to work alongside awesome team members, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today to make some holiday magic happen at Abilene Zoo: https://bit.ly/ZooGuestServices

11/02/2024

Join us Saturday, November 2nd, for Anteater Day celebration! 🐜🎉

From 9 AM to 12 PM, there will be a hands-on celebration by the anteater habitat, filled with fun facts and activities. Kids can paint with party blowers to mimic an anteater’s 2-foot-long tongue!

Plus, don’t miss the 10 AM keeper chat to discover cool facts about these incredible insect-eaters, like how anteaters have the lowest body temp of any terrestial mammal at 89.6°F to conserve energy!

Stop by the gift shop before you leave to check out unique artwork made by Demo, the anteater. 🤎

11/01/2024

🌟 Registration is now open for Spring 2025 EdZOOcation classes! 🌟

Unleash the wonder of wildlife with our interactive, hands-on classes designed for all young explorers.

Register here: https://abilenezoo.org/education-classes/

🦁 Early Learners (Ages 3-5)
Embark on monthly one-hour sessions filled with crafts, songs, and animal encounters! Perfect for sparking curiosity in young minds. (Adults stay to share in the fun!)

🦒 Young Adventurers (Ages 6-8)
Dive into an exciting, two-hour journey of games, crafts, and conservation tips every month. This is a drop-off class, so young explorers can adventure on their own!

🐯 Junior Zoologists (Ages 9-11)
In-depth learning with a focus on ecosystems and conservation. Two-hour classes that will fascinate budding wildlife enthusiasts.

Each class includes zoo admission and exclusive animal encounters!
Register by December 31st at 5 pm. 📅

10/30/2024

Come wish farewell to Sonries, the jaguar! 🐆 Sonries is preparing for an exciting move to another AZA-accredited zoo as part of the Jaguar Species Survival Plan (SSP), which works to mantain a genetically diverse and healthy population of jaguars across accredited facilities.

To celebrate Sonries and World Jaguar Day, we'll be hosting a farewell party on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9 am to 12 pm. Families can enjoy jaguar-themed activities and games, and a special keeper chat at 11 am where you'll learn more about jaguars!

Sonries paws and nose print paintings will be available for purchase in the Gift Shop, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts.

10/29/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Boo at the Zoo! 🎃 We had an amazing time making memories with all of you and seeing those creative costumes. 👻

Come grab some hay bales and pumpkins, and don't forget to make a donation! Your support makes the difference. Please donate here: http://bit.ly/4hsN8i2

10/26/2024

Final weekend of Boo at the Zoo is here! 🎃

Grab your costumes, gather your little ghouls, and come experience spook-tacular surprises around every corner 👻

See you Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm

10/21/2024

In celebration of today’s Reptile and Amphibian Awareness Day, we're excited to share an inside look at the incredible work happening behind the scenes at Reptile House! 🐍

Tony Baez, animal care supervisor and reptile expert with over 16 years of dedication to the zoo, takes you through the fascinating process of creating new enclosures for our reptile residents. Many of you may know Tony from his keeper chats with Albert the alligator, where he feeds him every Saturday.

Tony started as a reptile keeper and has grown into a key leader in animal care, and we are proud to have him as part of the Abilene Zoo family. Watch the full video to see the transformation of our reptile habitats and learn how it all comes together from concept to completion! 🦎

10/18/2024

Chewie and Seshen are excited to see you tomorrow for a fun-filled crowned lemurs keeper chat! 👑 Join us at 9:45 am at the lemur habitat to learn all about their unique personalities and behaviors.

We'll have a table with their favorite enrichment items, their diet and more! Kids can enjoy coloring pages and play "Pin the Crown on the Crowned Lemur!" game. See you tomorrow! 🐾

10/17/2024

🚧 Exciting changes: our parking lot is currently getting a makeover and an expansion! 🚧

During Boo at the Zoo weekends, we're making room for more fun and more parking 🅿️

To make sure there's plenty of space for everyone; temporary parking lots B, C and D will be available during the weekends of Boo at the Zoo. Plus, Lots B and C will offer fun hay rides to take you right to the zoo entrance!

Thank you for your patience and support as we work through construction. We're making sure there's enough parking to make your Boo at the Zoo experience as smooth and spooktacular as possible.

See y'all this weekend! 🎃

10/16/2024

This week is National Vet Tech Week and we're celebrating Ana and Brianna, Abilene Zoo's amazing vet tech duo! 🩺🐾

Their dedication, compassion, and hard work keep our animals happy and healthy every day. From routine checkups to specialized care, Ana and Brianna are always there, ensuring that every animal gets the attention they need.

They go above and beyond for every animal in the zoo, and we are very grateful for them. We couldn't do what we do without their expertise and commitment.

Join us in thanking Ana and Brianna for all they do! 💙

10/13/2024

Introducing Abilene Bird Coffee! ☕🦉

We're excited to share that Abilene Zoo is now proudly part of the AZA SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) program for North American Songbirds. As part of this initiative, we've launched Abilene Bird Coffee—a bird-friendly certified coffee that supports Abilene Zoo's Bird Rehabilitation Center and conservation efforts across the world!

Available now in our gift shop, and you can also enjoy it as an iced latte, cold brew, or hot coffee from our concession stands.

Learn more here: https://abilenezoo.org/news/abilene-zoo-launches-abilene-bird-coffee/

10/12/2024

Ready, set, SPLASH! 🎃💦
Thanks to Black Plumbing Heating and Air, the fan-favorite trebuchet at Boo at the Zoo is ready to launch some pumpkins into the lake! How far can your pumpkin fly? 🎃🪽

10/12/2024

The most spooktacular event of the season starts TODAY! 🎃
Thanks to Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union, we’re ready for the best Boo at the Zoo yet. It’s time for 3 weekends of tricks, treats, candy and nonstop fun! Eowyn, the bearded dragon, can’t wait to see you all here 👻

10/12/2024

Kanto and Jabari just popping in to invite you to their keeper chat tomorrow at 9:45 am at the lemur habitat!

Learn all about ring-tailed lemurs and try out fun games like the lemur ring toss with Keeper Sydney 🎨 Don’t forget to grab a coloring page, mask, or a bookmark made by Kanto and Jabari to take home. See you there!

Every saturday during Boo at the Zoo, there will be a lemur keeper chat at 9:45 am, featuring different lemur species 🤩

10/11/2024

Volkano, the panther chameleon, can’t wait for you to visit him at Zoomanji, sponsored by Blake Williams - State Farm Agent. Explore the jungle and see if you can solve all the riddles to escape the wild adventure!🦎

10/11/2024

Whatareptile! 🐍 Meet Chuck, the red tail boa! Chuck is a new member of the animal ambassador team and he is very excited to see you during Boo at the Zoo.

Journey through a mossy green jungle where you’ll find reptiles, dinosaurs, and even some candy! Experience the dino-sized fun of Reptile World sponsored by Whataburger 🦖

Address

2070 Zoo Lane
Abilene, TX
79602

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13256766085

Website

https://linktr.ee/AbileneZoo

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Come see Rodney Atkins LIVE this Friday at Rock & Roar! 🦁🎸Get your tickets NOW at https://abilenezoo.org/events/rock-and-roar-rodney-atkins/

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FEED UHURU A SNACK!

FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT

Join us LIVE and give a snack to Frank! 🦜 Support Abilene Zoo from 1:00 to 1:30 on Abilene Gives and we’ll honor your gift by treating Frank to a special snack during our Facebook LIVE event! #AbileneGives

Abilene Gives Day 2024 - Caribbean Cove Renovation

Abilene Gives Day is tomorrow, May 7th! Your donation will support our Caribbean Cove renovation that aims to build new warm holdings for our animals, bring new animals to Abilene Zoo, and create a more educational and entertaining experience for all ages. Together, we will make an impact on wildlife conservation and our Abilene community! #AbileneGives #SupportCaribbeanCove

Sadie here popping in to say that even though Abilene Gives Day is one week from today, early giving has started! We appreciate your support for the Caribbean Cove renovation and building my new home 🏠💕 #SupportCaribbeanCove #AbileneGives Community Foundation of Abilene

Meet Tortellini, our miniature Caribbean Cove sand inspector! 🐢🚜Tortellini only wants the best for his Caribbean friends so he’s asking for your support this Abilene Gives Day! #SupportCaribbeanCove #AbileneGives Community Foundation of Abilene

Today is International Flamingo Day! For this special day, Tofu wants YOU to support the Caribbean Cove renovation this Abilene Gives Day, May 7th 🦩#AbileneGives #SupportCaribbeanCove Community Foundation of Abilene

Spend a day with Frank, our Caribbean Cove construction manager, and see what the hype is all about! With your help on Abilene Gives Day, May 7th, we can get this project done 🦺🔨 #AbileneGives #SupportCaribbeanCove Community Foundation of Abilene

Sidewalk Construction

Starting today, our train will have a new, temporary depot! 🚂 Due to some sidewalk closures near our Caribbean flamingo exhibit, our train will be picking up and dropping off by our Madagascar area. During this time, train tokens will be $2 each. Don't worry, all animal exhibits will still be visible! (and no, this is not an April Fools post, this is actually happening)

Join us this Spring Break for Wild Days presented by Whataburger from March 9-17! 🦁

Sonries is in the trees and the breeze

Hubert enjoying scratches and snacks!

Hubert is really living his best life 👑 📹: Keeper Amberlee

Boxing Day

Happy Boxing Day! Leu wants to use this opportunity to remind us all to recycle our holiday boxes, bags and paper! 📦♻️

Tree Lighting

Only TWO more days to see our STUNNING 32 ft tall balsam fir tree light up the night! Join us every night at 6 pm to light up our tree. See the magic for yourself during our last two nights of Christmas Celebration powered by Reliant! 💡🎄

Christmas lights, Christmas music, and Christmas magic! Come see our beautiful Dancing Tree, sponsored by Black Plumbing Heating & Air, at this year's Christmas Celebration!

It's time for the best savings of the year! Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Abilene Zoo is offering 20% OFF new memberships! Check out our memberships online or at our gift shop! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Sales!

Boo at the Zoo starts TOMORROW!

Boo at the Zoo starts TOMORROW, and it wouldn't be possible without Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union! Thanks to their kindness and generosity, we are ready to kick off the most fang-tabulous Boo at the Zoo yet! Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union