A rustic rescue zoo off Hwy 290 where every animal has a backstory. Kids can hand-feed hoofstock in the feeding area, ride the zoo train, and catch daily keeper chats, and you're welcome to bring a picnic.
Ages
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Rescue zoo ~20 min from Dripping Springs; feed goats, deer, llamas and alpacas; mini train
Price
$$
Tickets sold at the gate only (online sales ended Sept 1): ages 13-59 $19.95; ages 2-12 $16.95; under 2 free; students, military and 60+ $18.95; members free; member guests $12.95.
Hours
| Monday | 9 am – 3 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 am – 3 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am – 3 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am – 3 pm |
| Friday | 9 am – 3 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am – 6 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am – 6 pm |
Good to know: Holidays follow weekend hours (9-6). Train rides start 30 min after opening and end 30 min before closing. Boo at the Zoo is a separately ticketed Halloween event.
Setting
Outdoor
- Good in heat: Not really
- Good in rain: Not really
Getting there
10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736
Rough drive times
- about 20 min from Dripping Springs
- about 10 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
- about 5 min from Bee Cave
- about 45 min from Wimberley
- about 20 min from Driftwood
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Parking
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- Stroller access
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- Restrooms
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- Changing table
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- Shade
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- Fenced play area
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- Splash pad
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- Food on site
- Yes
- Accessible
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- Easy parking
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- Nursing space
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