Meet The Animals

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

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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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Giraffe

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Our Giraffes

Meet the tower of giraffe found at the Abilene Zoo.

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African Lion

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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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Bald Eagle

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Our Bald Eagles

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Black Vulture

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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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North American Porcupine

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Our Porcupine

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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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