Plan A Visit

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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

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!

Galapagos Tortoise at the Austin Zoo

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

Capybaras at Austin Zoo
Meet Our Capybaras

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

Kids at Austin Zoo Summer Camp
Explore Education & Camps

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

Event space at Austin Zoo
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.

All Aboard the zoo train!

Our first train ride everyday Monday through Sunday is at 9:30 am, last train Monday – Friday 1:30 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, please call the following number: 512-788-5282

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

Ride the train at Austin 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

October
Activities & Special Events

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Boo At The Zoo
Holiday Events,
Fri & Sat 5:45pm
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Critter Crew Preschool ages 3-5
Education Programs,
Oct 8 & 22 1:00pm
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Oct 10 & 24 9:00am
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Oct 20 1:00pm
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Junior Zoo School ages 6-8
Education Programs,
Oct 14 1:00pm
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Senior Zoo School ages 9-11
Education Programs,
Oct 4 & 18 1:00pm
More Info
Daily Schedule

Zookeeper Chats

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 Brown Lemurs, 1:00p Alligators

Daily Events

Zookeeper
Chats Schedule

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 Brown Lemurs, 1:00p Alligators

Zoo Events

What's happening?
Activities & Special Events

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Homeschool Day at Austin Zoo
Education Programs,
Sept 27, 10am-1pm
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Boo At The Zoo
Holiday Events,
Fri & Sat 5:45pm
More Info
Events

Special Events