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!

On June 24th, Ellen Trout Zoo’s ectotherm team released 27 Louisiana pine snakes into the wild in the Kisatchie National...
07/28/2025

On June 24th, Ellen Trout Zoo’s ectotherm team released 27 Louisiana pine snakes into the wild in the Kisatchie National Forest! This marks a huge conservation milestone, as Louisiana pine snakes are endangered and one of the rarest snakes in North America.

The Ellen Trout Zoo is one of only four institutions caring for this species in the United States, along with , Fort Worth Zoo, and Audubon Zoo.

Since 2013, Ellen Trout Zoo has hatched a total of 220 Louisiana pine snakes, and f those, 121 have been released to the wild. Even more good news, the snakes living in the zoo’s pine snake off-site breeding facility have laid 85 eggs so far this year!

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07/26/2025

07/25/2025

Thank you Friends of Ellen Trout Zoo for all the fun planned for our zoo staff this week!

07/23/2025

Address

402 Zoo Circle
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!