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Admission from $10. Open Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
The Abilene Zoo is a wildlife attraction where visitors encounter animals across diverse habitats and participate in interactive experiences. A typical visit includes walking through zoo grounds to observe ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats, lions, swans, bullfrogs and other species. Guests can feed giraffes during designated times, ride a carousel and board a train that loops through the park. The zoo operates daily with extended hours on weekends and school holidays. Up-close tours offer behind-the-scenes access to animals. The facility hosts seasonal events and celebrations throughout the year. Birthday parties at the zoo include room rental, animal encounters and optional décor packages. Field trips, summer camps, teen programs and education classes serve school groups and learners of all ages. The zoo also accommodates corporate events, holiday parties, weddings and private gatherings in rental spaces including outdoor pavilions and classrooms. Admission tickets are sold online through the zoo's website. Located in Abilene, Texas, the zoo operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to animal care and conservation education.
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Hours: Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 10 – 31Event
Abilene's favorite fall tradition returns for select weekends in October, including Halloween. Families visit the zoo during Boo at the Zoo on October 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, and 31.
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“October 10-11/ 17-18/ 24-25/ 31”
Nov 1 – 2Event
Families celebrate life, culture, and remembrance at the Dia de los Muertos celebration, presented by Great Lakes Cheese. The vibrant festival features live mariachi performances.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“November 1-2”
Abilene Zoo publishes its own offers, and when abilenezoo.org was last read, on , there was none.
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Active Duty Military & Families Half Price
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Gates open at 5:30 p.m., last admission at 9:00 p.m., walking trail 6:00–10:00 p.m.
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Tue, Wed & Thu 9:00AM-6:00PM, Sat 9:00AM-8:00PM, Sun 11:00PM-6:00PM
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Monday–Thursday 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Saturday 1:00 PM–9:00 PM
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Monday to Thur 3pm-8pm, Friday 12pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 1pm-8pm
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Mon-Wed 3 PM-10 PM, Thu 12 PM-10 PM, Fri 11 AM-11 PM, Sat 10 AM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-9 PM
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Fri & Sat 7pm-10pm, Sat 1pm-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm
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Mon: Closed; Tue–Sat: 1:00 – 5:00 PM; Sun: Closed
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