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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!
Austin Zoo Dec/Jan Holiday Hours:
Dec 24 – 9:00am – 3:00pm
Dec 25 – closed
Dec 26 – Early closing 9:00am – 5:00pm
Dec 27 – Extended hours 9:00am – 5:00pm
Dec 28 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Dec 29 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Dec 30 – Extended hours 9:00am – 5:00pm
Dec 31 – Early closing 9:00am – 3:00pm
Jan 1 – Extended hours 9:00am – 5:00pm
Jan 2 – Extended hours 9:00am – 5:00pm
Jan 3 – Extended hours 9:00am – 5:00pm
Explore the animal habitats, attend zookeeper chats, feed some animals, ride the train, bring a picnic and find a treasure in the gift shop.
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!
Get ready for an up close and personal encounter, these gentle giants love eating lettuce right from your hand. Cost is $25/person.
Meet Our Capybaras
This group of good tempered and gregarious animals will absolutely delight you during your visit with them. Cost is $60/person.
Explore Education & Camps
Our diverse education programs cater to children, families, homeschool groups, and scouts, offering enriching experiences for all ages. Cost varies.
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.
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.
- 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
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.
Mondays: 9:45a Gray Wolves, 10:30a Ring-tailed Lemurs, 11:30a Galapagos Tortoises, 1:00p Armadillos
Tuesdays: 9:45a Cheetah, 10:30a Aesa & Gaia Lionesses, 11:30a Feeding Area, 1:00p Macaws
Wednesdays: 9:45a Porcupines, 10:30a Black Bears, 11:30a Albino Burmese Python, Discovery Center, 1:00p Amazon Parrots
Thursdays: 9:45a Prairie Dogs, 10:30a Zebras, 11:30a Silver Foxes, 1:00p Great Horned Owl
Fridays: 9:45a Capuchin Monkeys, 10:30a Tegu and Iguana, 11:30a Tamarins, 1:00p Capybaras
Saturdays: 9:45a Zulema: White Tiger, 10:30a White-fronted Brown Lemurs, 11:30a Sango and Jelani: Lions, 1:00p Cougars
Sundays: 9:45a Porcupines, 10:30a Black Bears, 11:30a Lower Tigers, 1:00p Alligators
Mondays: 9:45a Gray Wolves, 10:30a Ring-tailed Lemurs, 11:30a Galapagos Tortoises, 1:00p Armadillos
Tuesdays: 9:45a Cheetah, 10:30a Aesa & Gaia Lionesses, 11:30a Feeding Area, 1:00p Macaws
Wednesdays: 9:45a Porcupines, 10:30a Black Bears, 11:30a Albino Burmese Python, Discovery Center, 1:00p Amazon Parrots
Thursdays: 9:45a Prairie Dogs, 10:30a Zebras, 11:30a Silver Foxes, 1:00p Great Horned Owl
Fridays: 9:45a Capuchin Monkeys, 10:30a Tegu and Iguana, 11:30a Tamarins, 1:00p Capybaras
Saturdays: 9:45a Zulema: White Tiger, 10:30a White-fronted Brown Lemurs, 11:30a Sango and Jelani: Lions, 1:00p Cougars
Sundays: 9:45a Porcupines, 10:30a Black Bears, 11:30a Lower Tigers, 1:00p Alligators
