Editor Pick
Abilene Zoo
- December 6, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
lubmac from Lubbock, Texas
The Abilene Zoo is just the right size for a family with smaller children. It has 1 (or a pair) of the major zoo animals, is small enough that the kids won't wear out, and is laid out so that there is shade and benches for the parents. It was a wonder to see the reaction as the children got their first glimpse of zebras, elephants and lions. The zoo has a number of local reptiles and priarie animals too. The crowning touch to the place is the giraffe pen. Over the pen is a bridge that you can go on and the giraffes walk right up to you. (There is a separation fence). From there, you can pet the giraffes as well as feed them - what else - animal crackers. The crackers are only 50 cents a bag and you can eat them too. The kids got a kick out of seeing the giraffe extend his long black tongue out for the cookies. You can see the whole kit and caboodle in 4 hours and make it back to the motel for naps or swimming.
From journal Abilene, Texas- More Than What Meets the Eye