Austin Zoo

Austin Zoo

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Tripadvisor (490) · Zoo in Austin, United States
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Austin Zoo is a nonprofit zoo located at the southwest edge of Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country with a focus on caring for rescued exotic animals. …

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4.0/5 · 490 reviews
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Jul 29, 2024
Essentially this zoo is run very poorly. You see few staff. The only ones you will see are the ones that are selling: Food for animals, entry to the zoo, and exit from the zoo. Everything is in a st… Full review by TruthInWriting
May 28, 2024
This is an Excellent Zoo, with lots of exotic animals to see! If you live in the location or are just passing through, I highly recommend this zoo! The name is deceiving though, it's not really a zoo… Full review by Roundroundgetaround3
Apr 20, 2024
Great family friendly zoo. Not huge but plenty big enough for a few hours of family fun. Animals to feed, a mini-railroad to ride, a small reptile house, and a nice variety of animals from the smalle… Full review by SeattleBuster
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Austin Zoo is a non-profit rescue zoo and located in southwestern unincorporated Travis County, Texas, United States, west of Austin. …
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Enjoy a day at this educational, family friendly wildlife preserve. Austin Zoo, which is located on land that originally housed a goat ranch an…
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The Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit rescue zoo and animal sanctuary located in southwestern unincorporated Travis County…
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Facts

Opened:1990 (as Good Day Ranch)
Located:10808 Rawhide Trail
Annual visitors:232,000

Questions & answers

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Do they offer wheelchairs?
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I don't think so.
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Answer by Debbie G · Aug 20, 2023
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Can a small dog on a leash go into the zoo?
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No live animals of any kind (including Service Animals) can be allowed to enter the zoo - this could cause stress to the resident zoo animals, in turn causing them harm.
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Can I bring drinks?
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Yes, you can bring in your own drink.
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Can I bring my multipoo to the zoo
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no
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Answer by DarkLark15 · Jun 7, 2019
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Is there an area for a picnic?
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Yes there is and there were birthday parties allowed on some areas.
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There's a scenic train ride. The train costs $2.50 per person, children under 2 are free. Tickets are purchased at the station, and Visa and MasterCard are accepted in addition to cash
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The zoo trails are made of crushed granite gravel. It is best to wear closed toe, comfortable walking shoes
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Austin tx zoo is a 501© registered non-profit organization and rely on donations to keep protecting the animals they house
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Animal feed to feed the goats, deer, llamas, and sheep is available for sale only in the Gift Shop for $2 per bag
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Get your own food and water
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Parking is free of charge
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Strollers are available for your use free of charge on a first come, first served basis. They are located on the Education building porch
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The pleasant hill country setting adds to the visitor experience and makes it easily accessible from other tourist stops in the capital
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There are no food concessions here for humans (you can buy feed for the animals at the gift shop)
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Bring your own food if you're looking to spend a couple of quality hours here and revel in this sweet sanctuary
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Animal feed for these friendly residents is sold at the gift shop for $3
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Kids will enjoy interacting with the animals at the petting zoo
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Today you'll find a host of animals there, such as lions, tigers, bears, cougars, monkeys, lemurs
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