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Abilene Zoo

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.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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2070 Zoo Lane
Abilene, Texas
79602
Phone: 325/676-6085

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Hours

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.

Featured Attraction

Owned by the Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi, this site is a hot-spot for birders looking for songbirds during migration. Buff-bellied hummingbird is a resident, and many other species inhabit the native brush and trees along the creek year-round. No vehicles are allowed in the park. A walking path is the only access. Open daily from sunrise–sunset. From Portland: 6.5 miles west on F.M. 893 (Moore Avenue). At the intersection with F.M. 1074, turn left on C.R. 69E (Koonce Loop Road). The sanctuary will be on the left. Portland Chamber of Commerce: 361/643-2475. www.ccbirding.com/aoc/sanctuar.htm.

City: Portland
Region: Gulf Coast

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Popular Attractions

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.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains

Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

River Walk
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

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