
Austin Zoo Hours Information
Austin Zoo would be a good destination if you want to get outside of the city for a while. There are more than 300 animals of over 100 different species waiting for you. As a private, non-profit organization, Austin Zoo offers citizens as well as visitors a good outdoor option to get exercise, have fun and enjoy the nature.
Austin Zoo was originally a goat ranch. In 1990 it was named as Good Day Ranch to help animals in need. Most of the animals back then were domestic animals like goats, deer, pigs and etc. Today many exotic animals have infused new bloods to Austin Zoo. Austin Zoo is committed to create a caring, safe home for animals in need. All the gate admissions, private donations, grants and sponsorships they have received will go to animal protection. Address of Austin Zoo is 10807 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX, 78736. If you want to know more about Austin Zoo, you can refer to their homepage:
Austin Zoo Homepage
http://www.austinzoo.org/
Before staring your trip to Austin Zoo, you should learn more the Austin Zoo Hours information.
Zoo Hours: The Austin Zoo hours may vary a little bit according to the time of the year. The regular hours apply to periods from February 1 to October 31. During this period, the zoon opens at 10:00 am and closes at 6:00 pm. Visitors can't enter the zoo after 5:00 in the afternoon.
The winter hours apply to periods from November 1 to January 31. In winter, the zoo opens at the same time as the other seasons, yet it's closed a half hour earlier. And visitors can't enter the zoo after 4:30 in the afternoon.
Gift Shop Hours: Gift shop of the zoo is where you can buy some souvenirs, and the money you paid will go to animal protection. The gift shop is closed half an hour earlier before the zoo is closed. That is to say, the gift shop will be closed at 5:00 am at regular hours and 4:30 at winter hours.
Concession Stand Hours: Besides the gift shop, there is also a concession stand in the zoo where you can buy food to feed animals at price of $1 per bag. From March 1 to June 1, the concession stand is open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays. On weekends, the concession stand is closed 2 hours later at 5:00 pm. From June 1 to August 31, the opening time of concession stand is from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through Tuesday to Sunday.
Notes: The Austin Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In winter, the zoo is closed earlier. Last entry is available an hour before closing time.
As for the admission rate of Austin Zoo, it's quite low. Adults admission rate is $8. And it's even cheaper for children under 12 and member guests. Admission for students (with students ID), military (with military ID) and seniors is also two bucks cheaper. Annual membership pass holders can enjoy unlimited visits to the zoo through the year. Plus they can enjoy a 10% discount at the gift shop.
You may want to check for more info about Hours & Admission of Austin Zoo:
Austin Zoo Hours & Admission
http://www.austinzoo.org/hours-admission

