Abilene Zoological Gardens

The Abilene Zoological Gardens is a small 13-acre (5.3 ha) zoo located in Abilene, Texas. The zoo has over 500 animals representing over 200 species. Attendance for 2009 was 172,343. Abilene zoo has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1985. The zoo participates in the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program, allowing members to obtain free or reduced admissions at many other American zoos. The zoo is primarily funded by the City of Abeline and the Abilene Zoological society, which contributed $1,270,890 and $732,750 respectively in fiscal 2007-2008. In 1985, the zoo received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). In 2006, $1.1 million was raised through a bond issue for zoo...