Austin Zoo
Austin, TX 78736-2716
Phone: (512) 288-1490
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-6pm
Editorial Review for Austin Zoo – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
This accredited private sanctuary near Dripping Springs takes in abused, abandoned and surplus lemurs, monkeys, cougars, black bears, snakes and parrots. In addition to more exotic creatures, there are traditional farm animals like goats and, of course, longhorns. There's also a picnic area for lunch time and the Rawhide Rocket, a mini-train that takes a 15-minute tour of the beautiful hills of southwest Austin. Birthday party packages, including food for the animals, are also available.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodYou can sponsor a zoo animal or donate food and other items to the zoo. Ask the staff for more information.
User Reviews for Austin Zoo
03/26/2008 Posted by TXFamily
This zoo has the rudest staff I've ever come in contact with. We've taken my family to several zoo's, some big-some small, but never have we experienced staff that acts as if they hate the patrons who help support them. As for the comments regarding the man who paid a family to watch thier chihuaua(sp?) while they were in the zoo since they found upon arriving that pets weren't allowed: what a GENIOUS idea! And, it amazes me how that is NO ONE'S business! I'm sure if that man was compelled enough to love his pet to bring along on a family trip to the zoo, he wouldn't have left it in danger. Strangers are allowed around the animals in the zoo daily. Get over it and mind your own business. Gas is expensive, and the kids would have been disappointed, and the dog was left with a family down the street from the zoo-AND? Get over yourselves. This zoo needs an immediate and thorough staff makeover.
Pros: Animals are there and alive
Cons: Staff in incredibly RUDE
02/19/2008 Posted by jathmpsn
I keep reading negative reviews for this zoo that typically involve a bad train ride and bad stroller terrain. I have no kids and thus strollers are no issue of mine, but for the people complaining about the train, be aware that the train ride is not actually affiliated with the zoo; it's separately owned, and the profits do not go to the animals. I love this place. They do great work for animal rehabilitation and still keep the place looking nice and, yes, while the San Antonio Zoo is larger and more elaborate, bear in mind that the Austin Zoo is essentially running a charity for abused animals. I found the staff friendly, the country setting pleasing, and the entire trip a fantastic one. A flock of free-roaming peacocks helping themselves into the bear's den was especially amusing.
Pros: Noble Cause, Great Setting
Cons: None
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