Abilene Zoo staff prepare animals for cold weather
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – It may be a slow day for visitors, but zoo staff are staying busy. With cold temperatures settling in, crews are hard at work preparing the grounds and animals for winter weather. Robert Trejo, General Curator at the Abilene Zoo, said, “We make sure we have extra heaters, heat lamps, and we’ve […]
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – On Saturday, people in Abilene came together to celebrate the Abilene Zoo's 59th birthday during a festive event called Zippity Zoo Day. Residents enjoyed complimentary cake and ice cream, participated in yard games, and engaged in interactive animal experiences, making it a joyful celebration for everyone…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Caribbean Cove at the Abilene Zoo has reopened with expanded habitats and additional species. Abilene Zoo’s Caribbean Cove exhibit is about to open! The exhibit now includes toucans, armadillos, sloths, military macaws, toco toucans, scarlet ibis, and prehensile-tailed porcupines. VIP tours are available for visitors to…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — It's been just a year since the Abilene Zoo started its Caribbean Cove project, an additional exhibit allowing warmer-climate animals to be viewed year-round. With completion expected in a few months, the zoo is seeking city council approval on Thursday to use funds for its completion.…