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Zoo looking for volunteers

February 19, 2015 by Savanah Silva

The Abilene Zoo is looking for volunteers to assist with education and administrational needs and help with plant and animal care. The zoo is one of the city's top attractions, so volunteers are always needed and welcomed. The education department needs volunteers to assist with the handling and presentation of animals at zoo events. The ... [Read More…]

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SA to host night at the zoo

December 2, 2014 by Allison Brown

SA sophomore and junior class officers have pooled their resources to rent out the Abilene Zoo from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday evening. This year, SA allocated $1,000 to each of the four classes with the hope that class officers would put on bigger events. With the increased amount of funds, the sophomore and junior classes began brainstorming ideas for ... [Read More…]

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Giraffe exhibit closed for renovations

October 2, 2014 by Kynzie Newman

The popular giraffe-feeding exhibit at the Abilene Zoo is under construction for major improvements and won't be open again until fall 2015. With plans that amount to $3.8 million, the behind-the-scenes construction project has already begun. The giraffes will stay in and around their new barn while the new Giraffe Safari exhibit is being ... [Read More…]

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Abilene receives new accreditation for zoo

April 15, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

The Abilene Zoo became one of 225 national zoos to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums earlier this month. The accreditation ranks the zoo, which is home to about 1,000 animals, in the top 10 percent of all zoos in the country. Every five years, each zoo must resubmit for accreditation and be reviewed and considered for the ... [Read More…]

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New reptile exhibit opens at Abilene Zoo

February 15, 2011 by Matthew Woodrow

Abilene Zoo opened up a new reptile exhibit by the Elm Creek Backyard exhibit. The exhibit consists of two windows containg a common iguana found in South America, two red-footed tortoises and two Coahuila box turtles. Video/editing by Matthew Woodrow ... [Read More…]

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Abilene Zoo exhibit Elm Creek Backyard opens with high interest

September 8, 2010 by Mitchell McLean

The Abilene Zoo's new exhibit, Elm Creek Backyard, caught the community's eye with a high volume of visitors. The new exhibit displays animals that are found in Texas such as bobcats, cougars and otters. Video/edited: Mitchell McLean ... [Read More…]

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ACU Employees Enjoy Night at Zoo

September 6, 2009 by Jimmie Jackson

ACU Faculty and Staff enjoy a night out with their families at the Abilene Zoo. Video/Editing by Jimmie Jackson ... [Read More…]

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New Zoo Animals

February 5, 2008 by Ryan Self

The Abilene Zoo brought in some exciting new exhibits! Video/editing by Ryan Self ... [Read More…]

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