Meet The Animals

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

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Maned Wolf

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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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Ring-tailed Lemur

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Our Ring-tailed Lemurs

Learn more about this 'stink-fighting' endangered species at the Abilene Zoo.

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Ocelot

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Our Ocelots

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Whooping Crane

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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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Capybara

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Our Capybaras

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

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Coscoroba Swan

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Our Coscoroba Swans

Coscoroba Swan or the scientific name is Coscoroba coscoroba. You can find this flock in the Wetlands Pond at the Abilene Zoo.

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Burrowing Owl

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Virginia Opossum

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Ring-tailed Cat

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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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Crested Caracara

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Swainson’s Hawk

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Red-tailed Hawk

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Meet the giraffe!

Meet the tower of giraffe found 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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