Abilene Zoological Gardens
The Abilene Zoo is a 16-acre (6.5 ha) zoo located in Abilene, Texas, United States. It had 225K visitors in 2013. The Grace Museum, 2.6 mi off, heads what is near.
A zoo & aquarium inside Abilene
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–96°, and about 102 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 2 miles away
Abilene Regional (ABI) has airline service, about 2 miles from Abilene Zoological Gardens.
Established in 1966
Abilene Zoological Gardens dates from 1966. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Abilene Zoological Gardens
The Abilene Zoo is a 16-acre (6.5 ha) zoo located in Abilene, Texas, United States. The zoo has over 800 animals representing over 175 species. Attendance for 2021 was 255,000.
Abilene zoo has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1985. The zoo participates in the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program, allowing members to obtain free or reduced admissions at many other American zoos.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 1,100 animals · 250 species
- Area
- 16 acres
- Owner
- City of Abilene
- Established
- 1966
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Lodging near Abilene Zoological Gardens
The closest lodging is in Cross Plains (3) and Cisco (3).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Abilene Zoological Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | in town | — | — | 131,588 | $184K | C− |
| Cross Plains | 37 mi southeast | 1 hr | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 938 | $80K | — |
| Cisco | 42 mi east | 1 hr | 3 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,980 | $104K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Abilene Zoological Gardens
All of these are within 44 miles.
43 mi LandmarkFort Griffin
13 mi MuseumThe Grace Museum60K visitors a year
37 mi MuseumRobert E. Howard Museum
213 mi MuseumBuffalo Gap Historic VillagePhoto credits
Fort Griffin: TxHC (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Grace Museum: Keithimus (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Robert E. Howard Museum: 0ccam, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Buffalo Gap Historic Village: Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Know before you visit Abilene Zoological Gardens
Is Abilene Zoological Gardens in Abilene?
Yes. It’s inside Abilene, TX.
When is the best time to visit Abilene Zoological Gardens?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 67–78°.
How many people visit Abilene Zoological Gardens each year?
224,805 in 2013, according to Wikidata.
What is the closest airport to Abilene Zoological Gardens?
Abilene Regional (ABI), about 2 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 158 miles.
Where should I stay near Abilene Zoological Gardens?
Cross Plains (37 mi, 3 places to stay) and Cisco (42 mi, 3 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Abilene
No one has shared advice yet; Abilene’s Town Square takes questions.
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