The Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the Abilene Zoo at 7:30 p.m. April 13 for “Pops at the Zoo.” This year marks the fifth consecutive season AbiPhil has staged an outdoor performance at the Abilene Zoo. What began as a pandemic-era workaround - 2020’s Interlude Outdoor Concert Series - has become a beloved annual tradition. “My husband and I love the … [Read more...]
Ghost of the Bayou
Rare Reptile a Special Summer Exhibit at the Abilene Zoo Contributed by the Abilene Zoo Guests at the Abilene Zoo are enjoying a special summer exhibit this year – a rare albino alligator. Dubbed the “Ghost of the Bayou,” the 6-foot-long female alligator is a temporary guest at the zoo, on exhibit until Sept. 8. The animal’s permanent home is the St. Augustine … [Read more...]
Stick Your Neck Out: Fundraising Nears Completion for New Giraffe Exhibit
By Sidney Schuhmann Levesque The Abilene Zoo is gearing up to break ground on the new Giraffe Safari exhibit as soon as all of the funds for the project are secured. Currently, the zoo has raised $3.2 million of the $3.5 million needed to complete the project. Zoo Director Bill Gersonde hopes to break ground on the exhibit by the time the new year starts. He also hopes … [Read more...]