Bring mom this Sunday, May 8, to celebrate Mother’s Day at the Abilene Zoo. All mothers accompanied by a paying child, even grown children, will be admitted free. What’s more, the first 100 mothers through the gate will receive a flower for the occasion.
Spring is a time of birth in the park: Flamingos are building their nests, flowers are blooming, and tiny bunnies can be spied hopping around the park. The new howler monkey mother has her hands full with two youngsters, while other babies include prairie dogs, cavies and ducklings.
The Watering Hole will be open for al fresco dining — no reservations required!
Since its founding in 1966, the Abilene Zoo has stood as a place of learning and adventure, where visitors make memories, share the joy of discovery and become inspired to preserve wildlife. Situated on 16 acres in the award-winning Grover Nelson Park, the zoo provides a special encounter in a lushly landscaped walkable setting with more than 1000 animals of 270 species from around the globe. The zoo serves more than 225,000 visitors per year, and offers VIP behind-the-scenes tours, as well as popular classes, camps and after-hours family events. The zoo is open 7 days a week (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admittance is 4 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 3-12, $6 for seniors aged 60 and older. Members are admitted free. www.abilenezoo.org. 325-676-6085.
(News release from the City of Abilene/Abilene Zoo)
