Meet The Animals

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

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Burrowing Owl

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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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Cougar

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Giant Anteater

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Our Anteaters

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

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North American Porcupine

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American Alligator

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Our Albert

Albert is one of the oldest living American Alligators in zoos across the country. His exact past is unknown and has spurred many West Texas tall tales of his origination to the Abilene Zoo.

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Crested Caracara

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Black-footed Ferret

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Whooping Crane

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The Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is the tallest bird in North America and is celebrated for its striking white plumage and distinctive, resonant call that can be heard over long distances.

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Zebra

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Grant's Zebra

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Jaguar

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Our Jaguar

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Fossa

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Our Fossa

Meet Lavavolo - but we call her Volo for short. This spunky gal is part of our brand new Madagascar exhibts!

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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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