Austin Zoo

Austin Zoo The mission of Austin Zoo is to assist animals in need through rescue, conservation and education. Visit us! Come visit us!
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At our rescue zoo, children and adults alike can appreciate our Hill Country setting and enjoy an up-close experience with our rescued animals. We're not like other zoos, Austin Zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue zoo. Austin Zoo is a private, non-profit zoo, with over 300 animals across a 100 different species.

This year is going by so quickly, a week from Thursday is May 1st! Summer will be here before we know it! Have you regis...
04/22/2025

This year is going by so quickly, a week from Thursday is May 1st! Summer will be here before we know it!

Have you registered your child/children for one of our amazing summer camps? If you have an animal lover in your home, we are the perfect place for them to spend time in nature and learn all about animals they love.

Camps begin on June 2nd for 6 - 8 year olds and June 9th for 9 - 12 year olds. First theme for the summer, "Where the Wild Things Live."

Learn all about our camps and register today by clicking on the link below.

https://austinzoo.org/summer-camps

Crate CampaignDuring our everyday operations at our Zoo, we frequently use crates to transport our animals from one loca...
04/16/2025

Crate Campaign

During our everyday operations at our Zoo, we frequently use crates to transport our animals from one location to another. Medical procedures require a visit to our clinic, habitat relocation is occasionally required.

As you can imagine, our crates go through a lot of wear and tear. Following a recent inspection of our inventory, we have determined we need to replenish some of our supply.

This is where you come in, our friends of the Zoo! If you have crates you are no longer using or need, we would love to put them to good use here at our Zoo.

You can donate your gently used crates, or if you prefer to purchase a new one for us, you can drop them off right outside our Gift Shop on the picnic tables.

Crates of all sizes are appreciated.

We will be more than happy to give you a donation receipt.

Hurry, you still have time to register for our Easter Egg Hunt! Tickets are still available! Registration closes tomorro...
04/15/2025

Hurry, you still have time to register for our Easter Egg Hunt!

Tickets are still available! Registration closes tomorrow at 5:00pm.

Click on the link below to register!

https://austinzoo.org/events/easter-egg-hunt

We always enjoy supporting local first responders, organizations, and businesses. Today, we had a blast participating in...
04/12/2025

We always enjoy supporting local first responders, organizations, and businesses.

Today, we had a blast participating in the Oak Hill Fire Department annual East Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast. Easter Egg Hunt and pancakes, nothing better!

Some of our Animal Ambassadors even joined in the fun!

Thank you to Oak Hill Fire Department for such a great event!

Don't forget to register and purchase your tickets to our annual Easter Egg Hunt!It is only 11 days away! Our Easter Egg...
04/08/2025

Don't forget to register and purchase your tickets to our annual Easter Egg Hunt!

It is only 11 days away! Our Easter Egg Hunt is one of our most popular events of the year and so much fun!

You would not believe how many Easter eggs we hide each year, thousands!

Ticket sales will close next Wednesday, the 16th at 5:00pm.

Click on the link below to register and buy your tickets!

https://austinzoo.org/events/easter-egg-hunt

Our Easter Egg Hunt is only 15 days away, have you purchased your tickets?This event is so much fun, you don't want to m...
04/04/2025

Our Easter Egg Hunt is only 15 days away, have you purchased your tickets?

This event is so much fun, you don't want to miss out! April 19th is the big day!

Sale of tickets will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 16th.

Check-in opens at 8:15 am, the hunt will begin promptly at 8:45am.
Tickets are $10.00 each, $7.50 each for our Austin Zoo members.
Pre-registration is required, no walk-up tickets will be available.
Our Easter Egg Hunt is intended for children 2 – 12 years of age.
Your ticket includes admission to Austin Zoo for the whole day.
RAIN or SHINE! Bring a raincoat or umbrella if needed.
Children should bring their own Easter Baskets for hunting.
Click below to register!

https://austinzoo.org/events/easter-egg-hunt/

We are so excited! The Easter Bunny is coming to Austin Zoo for our annual Easter Egg Hunt!You don't want to miss all th...
03/31/2025

We are so excited! The Easter Bunny is coming to Austin Zoo for our annual Easter Egg Hunt!

You don't want to miss all the fun! Come join us on Saturday, April 19th.

Check-in opens at 8:15 am, the hunt will begin promptly at 8:45am.
Tickets are $10.00 each, $7.50 each for our Austin Zoo members.
Pre-registration is required, no walk-up tickets will be available.
Our Easter Egg Hunt is intended for children 2 – 12 years of age.
Sale of tickets will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 16th.
Your ticket includes admission to Austin Zoo for the whole day.
RAIN or SHINE! Bring a raincoat or umbrella if needed.
Children should bring their own Easter Baskets for hunting.
Click below to register!
https://austinzoo.org/events/easter-egg-hunt/

Wow, we had a great evening event at the Torchy's Tacos in Belterra Village last night! We had an opportunity to raise f...
03/26/2025

Wow, we had a great evening event at the Torchy's Tacos in Belterra Village last night! We had an opportunity to raise funds for our animals, meet great people and everyone there, of course, enjoyed all the great Torchy's Tacos food.

We had fun games for children of all ages who wanted to play, passes to the Zoo, and we gave away cards that guests can redeem for a free bag of feed the next time they visit our Zoo. Our grand prize for the evening was a one year membership for one lucky winner.

Thank you to Nathan and the entire staff at Torchy's Tacos in Belterra Village for making us feel so welcome.

Join us tomorrow night at the Torchy's in Belterra Village from 4:00pm - 8:00pm to raise money for our animals! Torchy's...
03/24/2025

Join us tomorrow night at the Torchy's in Belterra Village from 4:00pm - 8:00pm to raise money for our animals!

Torchy's Tacos Belterra Village is located at 166 Hargraves Drive, Suite J100.

Great food, raffles, prizes and passes will all be part of this evening of fun!

15% of the evenings sales will be donated to our Zoo!

We hope to see you there!

Austin Zoo is Coming to Torchy’s Tacos—Fun, Games & Prizes for a Great Cause!Join us at Torchy's Tacos - Belltera Villag...
03/19/2025

Austin Zoo is Coming to Torchy’s Tacos—Fun, Games & Prizes for a Great Cause!

Join us at Torchy's Tacos - Belltera Village on Tuesday, the 25th, from 4 PM to 8 PM for an exciting evening with the Austin Zoo! While you enjoy Torchy’s legendary tacos, take part in games, prizes and raffles—all in support of the amazing animals that call Austin Zoo home.

Raffles All Night! Win fantastic prizes, including family day passes, plush toys and more! Plus, one lucky guest will take home the grand prize—an annual family membership to the Austin Zoo!

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening for a great cause. Bring the family, play some games, win awesome prizes and help support the animals of Austin Zoo—a portion of dinner sales will be donated to their care!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Jazzy has great news to share!Spring Break begins for many of us tomorrow. We are extending our operating hours so that ...
03/14/2025

Jazzy has great news to share!

Spring Break begins for many of us tomorrow. We are extending our operating hours so that you will have plenty of time to spend with us.

Beginning tomorrow we will be open from 9:00am - 6:00pm each and every day through March 23rd.

Our admissions will close at 5:00pm, our Gift Shop will close at 6:00pm.

We look forward to seeing you!

Oh behalf of Zulema and all our animals, we would like to express our sincerest thanks to everyone who donated to us on ...
03/12/2025

Oh behalf of Zulema and all our animals, we would like to express our sincerest thanks to everyone who donated to us on Amplify Austin Day.

Your support means everything to us and to the animals we care for. We appreciate your generosity.

Come see us!

Daiya Foods is coming back to Austin Zoo! They will be on site and distributing samples of their products to our guests...
03/08/2025

Daiya Foods is coming back to Austin Zoo! They will be on site and distributing samples of their products to our guests.

Join us tomorrow and on Monday to grab your free sample.

Daiya is the premiere of dairy free cheesy foods! They offer shreds, slices, blocks, sticks and now they have even added cream cheese to their lineup. Wait, that's not all. They also have pizza, macaroni & cheese, sauces, dressings and desserts! Something for everyone!

Visit their website, https://daiyafoods.com and check out everything they have on Instagram.

You will love Daiya!

https://daiyafoods.com

We have great outreach programs designed by our Education staff members. We will even bring our Zoo to you! Yesterday we...
03/08/2025

We have great outreach programs designed by our Education staff members. We will even bring our Zoo to you!

Yesterday we visited Paragon Prep Elementary. Along for the ride were three of our Animal Ambassadors. Bonnie, a Blue-tongued Skink, ET, one of our education snakes and Quasimodo, a Box Turtle.

You too can take advantage of our "School Visit" program by contacting our Education team via email at [email protected].

Come see us today, we are open until 5:00pm!

Today is "Amplify Austin" Day. This day of giving is the perfect opportunity to help our animals! Donating closes this e...
03/06/2025

Today is "Amplify Austin" Day. This day of giving is the perfect opportunity to help our animals!

Donating closes this evening at 6:00pm.

Great news!

We are beyond excited to share with you that an anonymous donor is giving a $25,000 match to all organizations in the Animal Care & Services category.

Simply click on the link below to donate to the animals at our Zoo. We appreciate your interest in helping our animals!

https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/austin-zoo

Amplify Austin is only two (2) days away!! Amplify Austin Day is the biggest giving event in Central Texas. This is a gr...
03/03/2025

Amplify Austin is only two (2) days away!! Amplify Austin Day is the biggest giving event in Central Texas.

This is a great opportunity for you to help our animals! We appreciate each and every donation, large or small.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Simply click on the link below to donate to our animals!

https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/austin-zoo

Another great volunteer group, from Dell GCS (GeneChip System,) joined us today at the Zoo! We always have lots of proje...
02/26/2025

Another great volunteer group, from Dell GCS (GeneChip System,) joined us today at the Zoo!

We always have lots of projects to finish around the Zoo, today this group was able to help us spruce up a couple of areas. Moving rock and raking was part of their MO today.

We hope members of our volunteer groups enjoy an environment that is a bit different than where they typically work.

THANK YOU DELL GCS!!

We welcomed two groups of hardy workers from RPM this week. Spring time is one of our busiest seasons, we always appreci...
02/21/2025

We welcomed two groups of hardy workers from RPM this week. Spring time is one of our busiest seasons, we always appreciate the help of volunteer groups. One of our goals for this time of year is to bag animal feed for guests who would like to feed animals in our feeding area, sheep, deer, goats, llamas, a miniature Zebu and more.

These groups, in two days, bagged right at 2,700 bags of feed! Ok, that is amazing and is a huge help for our staff.

In one of the images you will see two gentlemen who decided they would take on the cold weather and work outside! Brrrrrr!

We are so grateful for these volunteers and how hard they worked.

Thanks again RPM!

Address

10808 Rawhide Trl
Austin, TX
78736

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15122881490

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