Ellen Trout Zoo [official]

Ellen Trout Zoo [official] Mission: To cultivate an appreciation of the natural world. This is the official page for the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, Texas. F.O.E.T.Z.
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FEES:
Adults 12-59 $10
Seniors 60 & older $8
Military $8
Children 4 to 11 $5
Children under 4 Free

Members of Friends of the Ellen Trout Zoo: Free

Open 9 am - 5 pm, Last entry at 4:30 pm, Cash only after 3:30 pm

The Ellen Trout Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Lufkin which is responsible for the daily operation. Friends of Ellen Trout Zoo

(F.O.E.T.Z.) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that assists the Zoo in a supportive capacity. will focus on funding for major expansion and renovation projects in the Zoo's master plan. Ellen Trout Zoo is the Wildest Place in Town and YOUR Place to Connect to the Natural World!

Ellen Trout Zoo turns 58 today! 🎉 🦛🦒🦁🦅🦇🦉🐾🦦🦝🦚🪶🐊🐍🐢🦆
06/17/2025

Ellen Trout Zoo turns 58 today! 🎉

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06/12/2025
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06/06/2025

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On June 21 & 22, the zoo will be filled with a fabulous flock of lawn flamingos—and each one represents a gift of support! For just $25, you can sponsor a flamingo with the name of your choice and help fill the zoo with pink. But even if pink lawn décor isn’t your thing, you can still make a big impact. Every dollar raised supports real flamingo conservation through AZA SAFE and ZCOG—from GPS tracking in the Andes to protecting nesting wetlands in South America.

Stand with the flock and make a lasting impact. Go to https://www.friendsofellentroutzoo.com/pink-flamingo-day to sponsor or donate today.

Come watch Piper, our North American River Otter, enjoy some enrichment at 10 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm this Saturday only to c...
05/28/2025

Come watch Piper, our North American River Otter, enjoy some enrichment at 10 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm this Saturday only to celebrate 🦦 World Otter Day!

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05/20/2025

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The Ellen Trout Zoo has a new southern white rhino.

Hear all about Chitabe, our rhino, from his zoo keepers tonight at 6 pm on KTRE!🦏❤
05/19/2025

Hear all about Chitabe, our rhino, from his zoo keepers tonight at 6 pm on KTRE!
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05/17/2025

A 5,000-pound southern white rhino named Chitabe is now on exhibit at the Ellen Trout Zoo, giving visitors a closer look at one of the zoo’s newest and largest residents.

Sign up before registration closes on May 31st at midnight!If you are already signed up, we will send reminder emails ne...
05/14/2025

Sign up before registration closes on May 31st at midnight!

If you are already signed up, we will send reminder emails next week of what week and time you registered for this summer.
Don't forget to check your Spam/Junk folder!

04/20/2025
04/17/2025

Warning: Medical content in the video below!

🐾 Kabah, our male jaguar, recieved a crown thanks to the generous efforts of Dr. King and assistants from Jordan Family Dentistry !

Dr. King delivered a milled titanium crown courtesy of Clark Implant Solutions. Cement donated by Kuraray Dental.

Thank you for all who helped keep Kabah be as healthy as a possible!

Join us this summer for a wild adventure at Zoo Safari Summer Camp 2025, Exploring Africa! 🕶☀️🐾Check out more informatio...
04/14/2025

Join us this summer for a wild adventure at Zoo Safari Summer Camp 2025, Exploring Africa! 🕶☀️🐾

Check out more information about Zoo Safari Summer camp on our zoo's education webpage: https://ellentroutzoo.com/summer_programs.php

Address

300 E Shepherd Avenue
Lufkin, TX
75904

Opening Hours

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

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+19366330399

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This is the official page for the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, Texas. Starting July 1st, 2020: FEES: Adults 12-59 $8 Seniors 60 & older $6 Military $6 Children 4 to 11 $4 Children under 4 Free

Members of Friends of the Ellen Trout Zoo: Free

Organized Groups of 15 or more adults: Adult $4 Children $2

School Rate: Students, teachers and bus drivers with an organized school trip: $2.00 each The Ellen Trout Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Lufkin, which is responsible for the daily operation. The Ellen Trout Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). Friends of Ellen Trout Zoo (F.O.E.T.Z.) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization that assists the Zoo in a supportive capacity. F.O.E.T.Z. will focus on funding for major expansion and renovation projects in the Zoo's master plan. Ellen Trout Zoo is the Wildest Place in Town and YOUR Place to Connect to the Natural World!