What People Are Saying About Austin Zoo
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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.
07/29/09
not bad, not great
by miranda82
I'm never impressed when I leave this place, but the kids enjoy it. I've had a birthday party there and my only complaint is the many,many bees. I also went during the winter on one of Austin's rare very cold days, and I was shocked to see the parrots outside shivering in cages. we asked a staff member about it and they were pretty snarky with thier response. Don't bother bringing a stroller, it will just frustrate you.
- Pros: the kids love it
- Cons: not much to get excited about
08/05/08
Austin Zoo
by benten
The Austin Zoo needs support from our community. It could be a wonderful place if it had some support- money, volunteers. If you go expecting a zoo experience like a well funded zoo can give, stay at home. But it is the kind of place your kids ( 8 and up ) can go explore. I have not encountered rude staff, I was well treated and have enjoyed my visits there. I hope more people will decide to give the Austin zoo more support.
03/26/08
RUDEST STAFF IN THE STATE!
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
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