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Austin Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #46 of 206 attractions in Austin
Traveler Description: Zoo in Austin featuring many animals.
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Attraction type: Nature reserve, Zoo
Activities: Leisure education, Hiking
Address: 10807 Rawhide Trail Austin, TX 78709
Tel: 512 288 1490

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1 of 5 stars
austinite87   1 contribution
Austin
Aug 11, 2009

First off, this is not a zoo. They rescue discarded animals, which I respect, but if you want to go to a zoo, go elsewhere. The enclosures, though in this case you could easily call them cages, are not the huge, natural looking spaces that zoos have in the modern age. The lions and tigers live like junk-yard dogs in... more

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2 of 5 stars
BatesOKC   9 contributions
Oklahoma City, OK
Jun 26, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The name "Zoo" is quite misleading. This really is just a sanctuary for rescued animals. The zoo itself is very small and casual. The cages are from a time when animals where thrown into cramped spaces - not at all in step with modern zoo design. The "zoo" does offer the big name attractions likes lions, tigers, leopards, bears and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lpeterso15   1 contribution
Texas
Jun 22, 2009

This zoo is very peaceful and does not have the crowds you find at most zoos. It's not a huge zoo like you would find in most very large cities but that is what makes it special. You aren't worn out and don't spend a fortune. They have a great petting zoo and you can get closer to the animals... more

DON'T GO!
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1 of 5 stars
TacoWaco   1 contribution
Waco
Jun 21, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Worst zoo I have ever been too, the poor Puma had no water to bathe in and it was 102.....total crap........find something else to do in Austin, we drove from Hewitt Tx, I had a better time in Temple at the RoadHouse.... more

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1 of 5 stars
MissLalaWaco_TX   1 contribution
Waco,TX
Mar 30, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

So well my boyfriend he works six days a week so on Sunday his only day off he likes to go somewhere and well we live in Waco, TX, and well we've done been everywhere here so we go out town and take little road trips to explore you know and well I have two daughters so we decided to... more

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5 of 5 stars
ma3bela   8 contributions
Houston
Mar 15, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I went to the zoo with my girlfriend on valentines week of 2009. it was a great experience. they are taking well care of the animals there. i saw animals i never expected to see there, like tigers, lions and the black panther. that was amazing. they have alot of farm animals, birds, goats, fat pigs, even monkeys ... atc.... more

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5 of 5 stars
zzipy   1 contribution
Austin
Feb 23, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I'm a long time Austinite who doesn't work for, or volunteer at the zoo. I have recently visited the Austin zoo at different times of the day, several days a week, including a couple of weekends (because I'm visiting an animal that I helped and I'm very fond of), and I have always been treated with courtesy and friendliness by... more

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5 of 5 stars
bluejaybird   1 contribution
Wimberley
Jan 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

1/22/09 This is not your typical zoo, but serves as a sanctuary for displaced, unwanted and neglected animals. It is located in a rural area with the animal enclosures incorporated into the natural setting. The animals appear to be well cared for and not stressed. They have been provided a place where they are welcome. It is easy to get... more

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5 of 5 stars
eric1028   1 contribution
Valparaiso, Indiana
Dec 27, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I am from Indiana and been to many zoo's in the U.S. the Austin Zoo is a great zoo. Very clean and the animals all were in good health. I would like to visit again. Michele & Neal Indiana more

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4 of 5 stars
DJCaustin   1 contribution
Austin, TX
Dec 20, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

The Austin Zoo adopts and shelters RESCUED animals that otherwise could end up euthanized, or living in horrible conditions. The Zoo and it's staff do it's best to make sure the animals are happy and healthy. I admire their work and I have experienced positive interactions with the staff. It's a nonprofit and I am quite sure that no one... more

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Austin Zoo Address

10807 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78709
Tel: 512 288 1490