Plan A Visit

Whether it’s a day out with the family or your planning a visit around our many special events or education programs, Austin Zoo is fun for all ages!

Services & Amenities

Everyday at the zoo

Explore the animal habitats, attend zookeeper chats, feed some animals, ride the train, bring a picnic and find a treasure in the gift shop.

All Aboard the Zoo Train

Hop aboard our train when you visit. The train operates on all days the zoo is open.

Bring Your Own Picnic

Feel free to bring your own food and drinks for the day and enjoy a leisurely picnic in our Picnic Grove.

Animal Feeding Area

Interact with and feed our sheep, deer, goats, llamas and alpacas in our Hoofstock Feeding Area.

Daily Zookeeper Chats

Our dedicated zookeepers share fascinating insights and heartwarming tales from the frontlines of animal care.

Map of Austin Zoo

View map of Austin Zoo

Special Activities

Personalize Your Visit

Want an up-close-and-personal animal encounter? Want a special location for a birthday party? Looking for some fun activities for your kids or the whole family to participate in at the zoo? Enhance your visit to the zoo with one of these!

Meet Our Galapagos Tortoises

Get ready for an up close and personal encounter, these gentle giants love eating lettuce right from your hand. Cost is $25/person.

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Meet Our Capybaras

This group of good tempered and gregarious animals will absolutely delight you during your visit with them. Cost is $60/person.

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Explore Education & Camps

Our diverse education programs cater to children, families, homeschool groups, and scouts, offering enriching experiences for all ages. Cost varies.

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Book A Private Party

The zoo is a great location for a birthday party or event. Book a fun-filled day in our Picnic Area or in one of our three venues.

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All Aboard the zoo train!

Our first train ride everyday Monday through Sunday is at 9:30 am, last train Monday – Friday 2:30 pm and last train Saturday and Sunday is 4:00 pm. You may purchase your tickets at the train station. Our train operates everyday unless we experience inclement weather. To book a birthday party or field trip train ride, or to inquire about the train schedule, please call the following number: 512-788-5282

Tickets are $5.00 plus tax, purchased at the Train Depot inside the zoo.

Tickets

One-Day Ticket

Ages 13-59 $18.95
2 up to 12 years (children under 2 are always free) $15.95
Current students $17.95
Current military service members $17.95
Ages 60+ $17.95
Current members FREE
Guest with a member $11.95

Tickets

Details

Ticket Price

Adults

Ages 13-59

$18.95

Children

2 up to 12 years (children under 2 are always free)

$15.95

Student

Current students

$17.95

Military

Current military service members

$17.95

Senior

Ages 60+

$17.95

Member

Current members

FREE

Member Guest

Guest with a member

$11.95

We have discontinued online sales of zoo admission tickets as of September 1st. Tickets must be purchased at the Admission Gate. Tickets sales are not limited and not refunded.

Events