Abilene Zoo relocates Uhuru the black rhino amid expansion
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo will soon say goodbye to Uhuru the black rhinoceros as crews prepare to move forward with construction on the zoo’s expansion. Uhuru arrived at the Abilene Zoo in 2023 and quickly became a favorite, known for his gentle and friendly personality. As part of the A Bold New […]
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As the Abilene Zoo celebrates 60 years, crews have officially begun construction on what leaders call the most ambitious expansion in the zoo’s history: A Bold Adventure. The first phase of the project, Wild Encounters and Ferocious Eats, will expand the zoo’s African area with new…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) –The Abilene Zoo has shared new plans for its next round of renovations, featuring TAS-compliant areas, expanded habitats, and new species. PASSED! Voters say ‘yes’ to $15 million bond for Abilene Zoo upgrades Following the completion of the upgraded Caribbean Cove exhibit, attention now turns to the…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo is preparing to say goodbye to the African Lions as they head to a new home next week. Kenya and Dixie, the zoo's African lions, are preparing to go to another AZA-accredited zoo as part of the Lion Species Survival Plan (SSP). Courtesy…