Happy Birthday Galapagos Tortoises Gertie, Muffet and Wheezy

Galapagos Tortoises Gertie, Muffet and Wheezy had quite a celebration for their 26th birthdays! Thanks, Zookeeper Chris, for the watermelons which were clearly their favorite treat. Read More

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Annual South Austin Great Strides Walk

We are happy to again be the site of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s annual South Austin Great Strides walk this weekend! Here’s a message from our friends at CFF: “We invite you to join us at Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary on May 2 for our annual South Austin Great Strides walk! Read More

Austin Zoo Will Be Closing Early On Saturday, May 9th

Saturday, May 9, 2015 we will be closing early to set up for our annual fundraiser, Austin Zoo Revue and Grand Gala. We will close at 5:00PM with no one being admitted after 4:00PM. Read More

Help Support Austin Zoo By Shopping At Whole Foods On Friday, May 8th!

Whole Foods Downtown is donating 1% of their total sales to Austin Zoo on Friday, May 8th! We will be out to greet our Whole Foods shopping friends, so come shop and help raise money for our animals! Read More

Russian Red Foxes Mik and Nik Have A Lot To Celebrate In April!

They turned four years old and have a new sponsor! Thank you Fox Service Company for your generous support of Mik and Nik! The boys enjoyed the frozen chicken broth ball their zookeeper made for them with a dip in their pool. Read More

Ring-tailed Lemur Ringo enjoys a tasty snack from Whole Foods Market Bee Cave!

Thank you, Whole Foods Market, for your weekly donations for our animals. Read More

Earth Day at Austin Zoo

Interested in Learning The Benefits of Trees? Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2015 with Presenter Bradley Hamel from the Texas Forest Service Additional information stations will be located throughout the Zoo from 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m., including Austin Water, Arts & Crafts with the Art Garage, Commute Solutions, & City of Austin Air Quality Program Be sure to bring a bag lunch and a drink to enjoy in our Picnic Grove. Read More

Gray Wolves Denali, Ivy, Lindy, Aspen and Juno Love Their New Toys!

They acted like they had never seen toys before! Yesterday our Zookeepers added more new enrichment toys for the five ladies to our Amazon Wish List. It’s easy to order and, remember to use Amazon Smile so a percentage of your purchase goes to our animals. Read More

Donated Burlap Sacks Make A Great Hammock For Janet The Genet!

Donated items like these make excellent enrichment toys for our animals! You can visit Austin Zoo’s Wish List for more ideas on items that can be donated. Read More

Black Bear Cub Ruby Loves Her New Toy!

Our animals love getting new toys like this Saurus Egg! Check out our Amazon Wish List to see an updated enrichment toy wish list created by Austin Zoo Zookeepers. Read More