You’ll meet birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles! The Abilene Zoo is home to 127 different species.
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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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Our Whooping Cranes
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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Our Ring-tailed Lemurs
Learn more about this 'stink-fighting' endangered species at the Abilene Zoo.
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Our Anteaters
Meet Benny and Demo, our giant anteaters! Learn more at the Abilene Zoo.
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Our Maned Wolves
Neither a fox, nor a wolf! Learn more about the unique Maned Wolf here at the Abilene Zoo.
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Our African Lions
Meet the Pride of the Abilene Zoo. While lions may be at the top of the food chain, they are vulnerable.
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Our Ring-tailed Cats
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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The Abilene Zoo is committed to ensuring that endangered species have a future in the wild.
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With more animals than anywhere else in West Texas, you're in for a WILD day at the Abilene Zoo
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