Austin Zoo (Austin) — FamilyDay AI

Austin Zoo in Austin: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $19.95 (Ages 13-59).

Address10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736

HoursMon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Sat-Sun & holidays 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (official site)

Prices$19.95 (Ages 13-59)

Price notesChildren 2 up to 12 $16.95 per current official pricing summarised on official tickets page (one official page excerpt showed $15.95 - check at gate); students/seniors/military $18.95; under 2 free. Online admission sales discontinued Sept 1 per official site - tickets at Admission Gate only.

Age notesOfficial pricing tiers: Children 2 up to 12; under 2 always free; Ages 13-59 adult tier.

BookingGeneral admission at gate only per official site; private animal encounters require phone reservation.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

ParkingFree on-site parking stated in Visit Austin summary; official-site parking detail Not confirmed in text fetched.

Hours in detailMonday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (official Tickets & Pricing page, which also lists each weekday individually: Mon-Fri 9-3, Sat-Sun 9-6). Holidays follow the weekend schedule per base verification.

Tickets & bookingGeneral admission tickets are purchased on the day of the visit at the admissions trailer / Admission Gate only. Online admission sales were discontinued as of September 1 (official site). Ticket sales are not limited and are not refunded. Groups of 15+: non-profit/civic group rate with advance reservations required, call (512) 288-1490. Private animal encounters are by phone reservation.

Age notesOfficial tiers: Ages 13-59 $19.95; children 2 up to 12 $16.95 (under 2 always free); students, current military and ages 60+ $18.95; member guests $12.95. Education programs by age on the official site include Zoo Tots (18 months-3 years, with caregiver, exploring 'by stroller or little feet'), Family Nature Experience (ages 3 and up) and Homeschool Nature Series (ages 6-12).

Official tipsZoo Train rides start 30 minutes after the zoo opens and end 30 minutes before the zoo closes (official site). There is a Hoofstock Feeding Area where visitors can feed sheep, deer, goats, llamas and alpacas. Gift cards can be used for admission, gift-shop snacks and education programs.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Austin Zoo — Austin, Texas

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