We're Hiring!

Austin Zoo is in immediate need for part-time weekend warriors
to staff our Service/Sales positions on our Guest Relations team.
Smiles and a positive, friendly attitude are a must!

Want an up-close-and-personal animal encounter?

Visit our Capybara and Galapagos Tortoise Encounters

New Winter Hours:

Mondays-Fridays, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Admissions closes at 3:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Admissions closes at 4:00 PM.
National Holidays, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Admissions closes at 4:00 PM.
Our animals are most active in the morning hours, so plan to come early!

Leave your legacy at Austin Zoo

Please help us continue our mission of assisting animals in need through rescue,
conservation and education while leaving your legacy at Austin Zoo.
Guest Info

Guest Info

Have questions before you visit Austin Zoo? Still need to purchase a ticket? Check out our Guest Info page.

Meet our Animals

Meet our Animals

With over 300 rescues across a 100 different species, the Austin Zoo is made up of several happy animal familes.

Animal Encounters

Animal Encounters

Get an up-close-and-personal experience with some of our amazing animals at one of our Private Animal Encounters. 

Join the Austin Zoo

Enjoy Austin Zoo year-round!

Purchase a membership for regular daily zoo admission, discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise, guest passes and early access to popular events like Boo at the Zoo! 

Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Daily Zookeeper Talks

Mon

  • 10:00 AM – Porcupines
  • 11:00 AM – Parrots
  • 1:00 – Alligators
  • Thur

    • 10:00 AM – Porcupines
    • 11:00 AM – Parrots
    • 1:00 PM – Reptiles / Discovery Center

    Tues

    • 10:00 AM – Porcupines
    • 11:00 AM – Parrots
    • 1:00 PM – Reptiles / Discovery Center

    Fri

    • 10:00 AM – Porcupines
    • 11:00 AM – Parrots
    • 1:00 PM – Alligators

    Wed

    • 10:00 AM – Porcupines
    • 11:00 AM – Parrots
    • 1:00 PM – Reptiles / Discovery Center

    Sat/ Sun

    • 10:00 AM – Primates
    • 11:00 AM – White Tiger “Zulema”
    • 12:00 PM – Galapagos Tortoises
    • 1:00 PM – Black Bears

    Support the Austin Zoo

    Austin Zoo is a non-profit organization, so we continuously rely on public support in order to pursue our mission of assisting animals in need through rescue, conservation and education. Any amount of aid you can provide will truly make a difference in the lives of our animals as well as Austin Zoo itself.

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