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ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo is helping the community celebrate Valentine's Day with multiple opportunities to support a loved one as well as the zoo. Couples and families can purchase a Woo ...

Jan. 30—ABILENE — Abilene Zoo has announced the arrival of two American bison, bringing one of North America's most iconic species back to the Abilene community. Just one century ago ...

The Abilene Zoo has announced the return of an iconic Big Country symbol, the bison. In a press release, the zoo heralded the bison as one of North America's most celebrated species. "Just one ...

The Abilene Zoo welcomes the return of bison after their removal in 2011. The first bison reintroduced, Uno, was donated by the Weilert family and is viewable to the public. Zoo officials hope ...

Looking for something fun for this Valentine’s week in Abilene? Check out these exciting events happening around town! Friday ...

The 2025 Abilene State of the City address featured local city, county, educational, and law enforcement leaders who took the ...

The Abilene Zoo is celebrating zebras Shinda and Maadili for International Zebra Day. The zoo showcased their one-of-a-kind strip patterns and emphasized just how unique their patterns are.

Stan Lambert of Abilene said the governor’s staff reached out to his team ... Check out Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo's ...