One of five largest in state; more than 173 species of animals displayed in
natural habitats. Special features are the Creepy Crawler Center, Wetlands,
giraffe bridge and black rhinos.
Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, and until 9 p.m. on Thursdays from Memorial
Day–Labor Day. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission
charge. In Nelson Park, at Texas 36 and Loop 322 across from the Taylor County
Expo Center. 325/676-6085. www.abilenetx.com/zoo.
City: Abilene
Region: Panhandle Plains
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Samuell Farm
City: Mesquite
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Padre Island National Seashore
City: Corpus Christi
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
