The Abilene Zoo is home to a diverse array of animals from around the world, each with its own unique story to tell. From the towering giraffes that gracefully roam the savannah exhibit to the playful primates that swing through the trees, the zoo provides a window into the wonders of wildlife. With a focus on conservation, education and hands-on experiences, the zoo offers … [Read more...]
Picture Perfect Patio
Summertime is here! That means more hours of sunshine each day and the chance to enjoy those long, summer evenings. As the temperature starts to ease off in the evenings, we can spend time outdoors enjoying quiet moments on the patio. Maybe you have a seat poolside, perhaps it’s time for a rest after a long day at work or you simply like to sit and listen to the locusts … [Read more...]
Tigé Boats: Making Waves from Abilene
The name alone–Ultré ZX–sounds exquisite and exotic, like something you just have to own. People in the boating world took notice when Tigé Boats’ Ultré ZX was named winner of three major awards in 2025–Boating Magazine’s Boat of the Year, WakeWorld’s Innovation of the Year and Boating Industry’s Top Product. And it all started right here in Abilene. Ever since Tigé moved … [Read more...]
Every Shot Matters
Jim Ned senior Corban Nix has turned disc golf from a family pastime into a path toward Junior Worlds and possibly a collegiate future. Corban Nix spends most days doing the same thing: practicing disc golf. The rising senior at Jim Ned High School plays daily, constantly working on his throws, refining his consistency and preparing for tournaments that now take him … [Read more...]
Abilene Zoo 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Abilene Zoo is an oasis in the zoo desert of Texas. The closest zoos are located in Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso and Oklahoma City. In the Big Country, the zoo adds education, entertainment and memory anchors for our entire region. The 60th Anniversary celebrates 60 years since the opening of the Abilene Zoo in Grover Nelson Park, but the love of zoos has been part of … [Read more...]