Abilene Zoological Gardens
| Abilene Zoo | |
|---|---|
Zoo logo | |
Abilene zoo large entrance sign | |
| 32°26′10″N 99°41′31″W / 32.4362044°N 99.6918866°W | |
| Date opened | 1966 |
| Location | 2070 Zoo Ln Abilene, Texas, United States |
| Land area | 16 acres (6.5 ha) |
| No. of animals | 1100 |
| No. of species | >250 |
| Annual visitors | 224,805 (2013) 226,919 (2014) |
| Memberships | AZA |
| Owner | City of Abilene |
| Director | Jesse Pottebaum (2019–present) |
| Website | abilenezoo |
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.
The zoo is funded by the City of Abilene and the Abilene Zoological Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.