Abilene Zoo

Abilene Zoo Discover the wonderful world of wildlife at Abilene Zoo!
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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.

501(c)(3) non-profit
AZA Accredited

Summer Hours (June 2 - Sept 14)
8am - 4pm
Last admission at 3pm 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.

Abilene Zoo is saddened to share the passing of the beloved whooping crane, Spike. Spike was an extraordinary resident a...
11/13/2025

Abilene Zoo is saddened to share the passing of the beloved whooping crane, Spike. Spike was an extraordinary resident and at an age of 41 years old, he was understood to be the oldest whooping crane on record.

Spike came to Abilene Zoo in October 2018 due to the shutdown of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center that saw 72 whooping cranes in need of homes. He arrived with his late breeding pair Shelly and together they successfully hatched several whooping crane chicks over the years. It is believed that Spike's offspring are still thriving in the wild.

Although the staff and community are heartbroken at the loss of Spike, Abilene Zoo's involvement with the whooping crane SAFE program represents a greater effort to protect and increase the population of the species. This means that Spike will not only be remembered as a wonderful member at the zoo, but as a crucial part of the restoration of all whooping cranes.

11/13/2025

Tickets on sale now! 🎅🏼 Christmas Celebration powered by Reliant is back every night of December 12-23 from 4 to 9 pm. Be immersed in over a million twinkling lights, meet Santa and his reindeer, experience Beltway’s Walk to Bethlehem and spread Christmas cheer in every turn. ❄️ Members get a special discount! Get your tickets at abilenezoo.org.

11/10/2025

We're interrupting your timeline for you to watch this tortoise enjoy his lunch. 🐢

11/07/2025

Who do you think liked their photo the most?
Check out the 2026 conservation calendar in the gift shop and pick one up as a perfect gift this holiday season!

As daylight savings brings earlier sunsets, our ring-tailed cats are right at home! 🌙 Native to the American Southwest, ...
11/06/2025

As daylight savings brings earlier sunsets, our ring-tailed cats are right at home! 🌙 Native to the American Southwest, these nocturnal animals prefer the cool, quiet hours of night which, to them, is when the desert truly comes alive.

Looks like Bonnie’s horns are coming in! 🦬 She’s growing up so fast and we’re celebrating her and her herd this weekend!...
11/06/2025

Looks like Bonnie’s horns are coming in! 🦬 She’s growing up so fast and we’re celebrating her and her herd this weekend!

In honor of National Bison Day this past weekend, join us Saturday, Nov. 8, at the bison habitat between 11 AM and 1 PM. We’ll have a fun table full of biofacts and a special keeper chat at 11:30 AM. Bring the family and learn what makes bison such amazing icons of the prairie!

11/04/2025

Vicki doing what Vicki does best this morning... scavenging for snacks and knocking things over.

The beginning of Día De Los Mu***os has been nothing short of amazing! There is still time to join the festivities. Come...
11/01/2025

The beginning of Día De Los Mu***os has been nothing short of amazing! There is still time to join the festivities. Come to Abilene Zoo tomorrow, November 2nd from 9 am to 5 pm for the final day and bring a photo of your pet to be remembered, enjoy live mariachi and folklorico dancers, and enjoy face painting and festive treats. We want to thank Great Lakes Cheese for making the first Día De Los Mu***os a success!

11/01/2025

Exciting news from the Abilene Zoo’s primate family! 🐒
Our animal care team has been carefully and gradually introducing the young spider monkeys to the adults which a process designed to make sure everyone gets along before forming one big troop. Now, the introductions are complete, and the spider monkeys are officially living together as one happy family! You might see a little playful wrestling from time to time, but don’t worry that’s a great sign of a healthy, social troop.

Happy World Lemur Day! 💚 Today we celebrate Madagascar’s playful, wide-eyed wonders and all the joy they bring to our pl...
10/31/2025

Happy World Lemur Day! 💚 Today we celebrate Madagascar’s playful, wide-eyed wonders and all the joy they bring to our planet. Lemurs are vital to their ecosystems and remind us how important it is to protect wildlife everywhere.

It’s pretty perfect that World Lemur Day falls on Halloween this year! 🎃 With their glowing eyes, curious energy, and the name ‘lemur’ coming from Roman spirits of the dead 👻, they fit right into the spooky season. So while you’re handing out candy or carving pumpkins, take a moment to cheer for our stripe-tailed friends!

Albert is officially cozied up for the winter! ❄️He’s entered brumation which is a reptile’s version of hibernation and...
10/31/2025

Albert is officially cozied up for the winter! ❄️
He’s entered brumation which is a reptile’s version of hibernation and will be spending the chilly months in his warm indoor habitat.
Don’t worry though, he’ll be back out basking in the sunshine when spring returns! 🌞

10/29/2025

The baby howler monkey is growing fast! If you have not had the chance to see the baby yet, you can rest assured that this young howler monkey is eager to explore the habitat on its own. Visit soon to see the adorable monkey while it is still small.

Address

2070 Zoo Lane
Abilene, TX
79602

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13256766085

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