The Abilene Zoo is located east of downtown Abilene. Abilene is a city in the central Texas counties of Taylor and Jones. As of the 2009 census estimate, the population of Abilene was approximately 120,000 people. The Abilene Zoo features more than 600 animals from around the world including a king cobra, a giraffe and lion cubs. If you are planning to visit the Abilene Zoo, you will find several motels and hotels located in close proximity to the zoo.
The Whitten Inn is located approximately one mile from the Abilene Zoo. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with a large sun deck, a barbecue and picnic area with a childrens' play area, a daily complimentary continental breakfast and concierge and tour services. Guestrooms offer premium movie channels, a refrigerator, a microwave and high-speed Internet access. As of January 2011, guestrooms start at $60 per night.
Located less than three miles from the Abilene Zoo, the Holiday Inn Express Abilene is a limited-service hotel option. Hotel amenities include a daily hot breakfast buffet, a 24-hour business center, a fitness room and an outdoor swimming pool with an attached hot tub. Guestrooms offer pay-per-view movies, in-room video games, a microwave, a refrigerator and high-speed Internet access. As of January 2011, guestrooms start at $71 per night.
The Residence Inn Abilene is a residential-style hotel located approximately three miles from the Abilene Zoo. The hotel features an outdoor sports court, an on-site jogging trail, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness room. A daily hot breakfast buffet and an evening manager's reception is offered in the hotel's lobby. Guestrooms offer separate living and sleeping areas, a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove and cook top, a DVD player and high-speed Internet access. As of January 2011, guestrooms start at $141 per night.
In addition to the Abilene Zoo, the local area offers several attractions including the Frontier Texas Museum, the Taylor County Expo Center and the Abilene State Park featuring miles of hiking trails. Several golf courses are also located in close proximity to the Abilene Zoo including the Diamondback Golf Club, the Maxwell Municipal Golf Course and the Abilene Country Club. Local restaurants include the Lytle Land and Cattle Company, Big Country Restaurant, Clyde's Place and Taco Bueno.
