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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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