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You’ll meet birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles! The Abilene Zoo is home to 127 different species.

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Cougar

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Capybara

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Our Capybaras

Learn about the largest rodents here or anywhere at the Abilene Zoo.

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Black Vulture

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Striped Skunk

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Giraffe

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Meet the tower of giraffe found at the Abilene Zoo.

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Burrowing Owl

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Giant Anteater

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Meet Benny and Demo, our giant anteaters! Learn more at the Abilene Zoo.

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Bald Eagle

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Swainson’s Hawk

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Red-tailed Hawk

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Ring-tailed Cat

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The Ring-Tailed Cat (Bassariscus astutus), also known as the Ringtail, is a captivating nocturnal mammal known for its strikingly bushy tail adorned with alternating black and white bands.

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North American River Otter

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Caribbean Flamingo

Caribbean Flamingo or Phoenicopterus ruber is a large species of flamingo closely related to the greater flamingo and Chilean flamingo. Come meet our flock in Wetlands of the Americas here at the Abilene Zoo.

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Meet the animals of South America

From capybara, maned wolves, jaguar and more!

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Save the Animals

The Abilene Zoo is committed to ensuring that endangered species have a future in the wild.

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Plan Your Visit

With more animals than anywhere else in West Texas, you're in for a WILD day at the Abilene Zoo

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Become a Zoo Member

Let your wild ones meet ours any day of the week when you become a member of the Abilene Zoo.

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