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The Abilene Zoo is helping the community celebrate Valentine's Day with multiple opportunities to support a loved one as well ...

Valentine's Day just got wild at the Abilene Zoo. Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones through exclusive animal ...

Today we get to celebrate Shinda and Maadili for International Zebra Day!Like all zebras, Shinda and Maadili have one of a ...

A bison will be joined by a breeding female as the Abilene Zoo returns the iconic ruminant to the Big Country.