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The Abilene Zoo welcomes the return of bison after their removal in 2011. The first bison reintroduced, Uno, was donated by the Weilert family and is viewable to the public. Zoo officials hope ...

ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo is bringing back a beloved animal after more than 14 years. According to the zoo, two American bison will soon call the zoo home. The Abilene Zoo housed bison ...

The Abilene Zoo is celebrating zebras Shinda and Maadili for International Zebra Day. The zoo showcased their one-of-a-kind strip patterns and emphasized just how unique their patterns are.

Uno roams his habitat at the Abilene Zoo. He will eventually join the zebras and ostriches next door, who are still getting accustomed to the bison.

West Texas wildlife, from bison at San Angelo State Park to exotic animals at the Abilene Zoo, are equipped to handle ...

The Abilene Zoo, 2070 Zoo Lane, will have their lights ... Children age 2 and under get in for free. Everman Park located next to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau on North First Street ...

A bison will be joined by a breeding female as the Abilene Zoo returns the iconic ruminant to the Big Country.

Jan. 30—ABILENE — Abilene Zoo has announced the arrival of two American bison, bringing one of North America's most iconic species back to the Abilene community. Just one century ago ...