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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the Austin zoo! It was really nice seeing animals that looked content and were also interested in the visitors. This is probably because it isn't jam packed and there is a strict no-heckling...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little zoo. It is small, but they take in rescue animals. It is located on the SW side of town surrounded by hills and trees. It doesn't take a long time to get through the zoo, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just visited the Austin Zoo today with my family. My three year old has never been happier. It is "out of the way", but in a rather scenic part of Austin/Travis County (hill country")....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Austin Zoo is awesome! It is a rescue Zoo so all the animals you see were rescued. It is also a non profit Zoo so it always needs donations or visitors. It has over 300 animals like Big...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Austin Zoo is a true hidden treasure. I bet you could ask 10 random people in town where it is and 1 would draw you a map, 2 could get you close, and the rest would call you an idiot while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love the Austin zoo. First of all, there is the rescue aspect - if you read the signs near some of the animals you'll find out they were abandoned pets, circus animals, etc. Thank you Austin...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the zooooooo! They had some really cool animals there. But I looked on their website before I went and they didnt have a lot of the animals that were on their website. I had a really good time....
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Austin Zoo gets an A for the selection of animals and for how close you can get. Also, the roaming peacocks and roosters create a unique "atmosphere."I gave this three stars primarily because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I watched my three year old feed gentle, adorable Axis deer by hand and run in circles, in a fit of delirious excitement, screaming DEER! DEER! DEER! (Actually, he insisted they were reindeer.)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth seeing if just for the gorgeous lion in full mane. At least one of the lions was rescued from a travelling Christian circus (Yes, my thoughts exactly). Of course Austin zoo isn't some sprawling...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I find the original review interesting about the owners not caring or the call to not donate money. I am personally clueless of the financial prowess of the owners, but what is clear as day is that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Austin Zoo is by far the most exciting zoo I've ever been to. It's not, however, due to its sprawling campus filled with amazing displays of noble, exoctic, fauna thriving in pristine...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore Austin Zoo, and so does my 4 year old daughter. I am so touched by what they have done there. It's a great learning experience for us all about exploiting exotic animals for fun and profit. It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Austin Zoo........The animals are all so cute.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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The Austin Zoo needs support from our community. It could be a wonderful place if it had some support- money, volunteers. If you go expecting a zoo experience like a well funded zoo can give, stay at home. But...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Austin Zoo I volunteer here every year for the Vegetarian Chili Cook Off.. Does that sound like a contradiction in interest or what? I love Chili I love animals and I love not eating them...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely recommend paying a visit to Austin Zoo... if you like something a little bit different. Me? I LOVE Austin Zoo!For those that don't know, it's not really a zoo compared to the more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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This zoo has the rudest staff I've ever come in contact with. We've taken my family to several zoo's, some big-some small, but never have we experienced staff that acts as if they hate the patrons who help...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Terrible customer service. The director was rude to my children and I. Very condescending. Made rude comments as she walked away from me. Rolled her eyes. She made rude comments about my parenting. This place...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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I keep reading negative reviews for this zoo that typically involve a bad train ride and bad stroller terrain. I have no kids and thus strollers are no issue of mine, but for the people complaining about the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan of the Austin Zoo.It is really an exotic animal rescue with a paid admission, and I have no problem with that. Normally when I go to zoos I feel bad for the animals, because I can envision...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Austin Zoo. My daughter loves the Austin Zoo. No, it is not perfect, but are you? I didn't think so. Give this place a chance. They are saving LIVES here! Really, it does have some...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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What they do for the animals is wonderful. It's a great place for a birthday or picnic. However the staff was un friendly, didn't even look at us while they took our money. The train lasted about 10 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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I was there for that! I witness the whole thing! That man DID leave his dog with some random people up the street, he is insane. I would never leave a part of my family dependant on me with complete strangers...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Yes, this family came out with their chihuahua - passing 2 signs that stated clearly pets not allowed on zoo premises. They stood blocking the entrance while they decided what to do - which prompted me to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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The most HORRIBLE STAFF, including the Director she is the worst, she yelled and called me and my boyfriend crazy in front of 5 children that we decided to take to the zoo. I always take my dog cheesecake out...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Austin ZOo is probably my favorite place in Austin. At a minimum, it's in the top-5. I'm sorry to read such an unfavorable review here, and as such, I'll probably do a little more research in to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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We went to the zoo this past weekend. The staff in the office and on the grounds were very rude to the children and adults. I truly can not believe they are still in business and get this - the director of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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We went to the zoo in October and did not have a good experience with the staff. It is a good cause and there work with the rescue animals is important. It would be a better experience if the staff worked...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Before I say anything, I want everyone who's interested in this place to know DO NOT DONATE MONEY TO THE AUSTIN ZOO. You can donate food/toys, and the keepers will make sure the animals get them. But...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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We took our children today for their first visit to the zoo. The grounds were in sad condition and the enclosures for the animals were tiny. We sympathized with the fact that this is a non profit rescue...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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The Austin Zoo is a nonprofit animal rescue organization, which makes it different from almost every other zoo in the country. The selection and variety of animals is limited, but knowing that the ani...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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The Austin Zoo, is definitely not the greatest zoo I have seen, but it's all we have in Austin, so go for it. The animals consist mainly of rescued animals, so I do have to give them credit as that i...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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This is great place to take the family for a day of fresh air and sunshine. The entry fee is very reasonable. They have lots of animals that the kids(and you) can pet and feed. You can bring a picnic and make...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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This is not your ordinary zoo. It does not have all the fancy displays and pricy exhibits. It is a rehabilitation zoo. This means they take in abused and neglected animals and give them a safe place to live...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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THis is a good place to take the kids if you don' t have the time to drive to the San Antonio zoo. It is a tiny bit pricey, and quite honestly, there just aren't many animals here. You can see chickens, a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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THis is a good place to take the kids if you don' t have the time to drive to the San Antonio zoo. It is a tiny bit pricey, and quite honestly, there just aren't many animals here. You can see chick...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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My family had got a flyer with AUSTIN ZOO on it so we had decided we would go on a weekend. While they do have lots of rescued animals we found the place to be very fun and intresting. My kids enjoyed looking...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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The Austin Zoo is located on the outskirts of Oak Hill before Dripping Springs. The animals are all rescued from local houses and people who could not care for them. There are some very cool animals in this...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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I think this is a very sad little zoo. First it is very small. They do not have very many animals, and the animals do not look too happy. There is a train to ride on, and it does have a nice view of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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The Austin Zoo is located in far south Austin, hidden in the hills. The zoo is not your usual large zoo filled with all species of animals. Instead, it is a small zoo that mostly hosts animals that have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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The Austin Zoo is located outside Austin, between Oak Hill and Dripping Springs. They are a smaller zoo, with only rescued animals. They have plenty of shade to eat a picnic lunch and a train that takes you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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This is a nice small zoo. They have a petting zoo that the kids always seem to enjoy. If you are looking for something on par with the Houston Zoo this isn't for you but it is great for a day out. Children...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Beware lady behind the counter has attitude. Very unprofessional and even resorted to name calling. I was with my two children and didn't have enough $ 3.oo short and she wouldn't take my husbands credit...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Beware! Your credit card must match your id! I am a mother of two who had her husbands credit card and was $3.00 short in cash. I was told NOPE! My daughter turned 2 three days ago and would have been free. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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If you are looking for something for the kids to do, and don't want to drive far, this is the ideal place to go - assuming it's not 100 degrees or more outside. My son loved it; especially getting to pet and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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This zoo is small and privately owned . The size and limited number of animals doesn't make this zoo one of my top choices but if you don't want to have to make the trip to San Antonio then it will d...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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The Austin Zoo is a rare type of zoo--they don't capture animals or get them from the wild, they only rescue animals that have already been in captivity and have no other place to go. Think of it as a Humane...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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The Austin Zoo is located outside Austin, between Oak Hill and Dripping Springs. They are a smaller zoo, with only rescued animals. They have plenty of shade to eat a picnic lunch and a train that ta...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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The Austin zoo is a great place to visit if you have younger children. The petting zoo part was the favorite of my youngest granddaughter (she's 2). The animals are well cared for and although our 8 y...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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We have been to the Austin Zoo so many times over the last few years. I use to wish we had one more like the ones in San Antonio or Dallas. But I have really come to appreciate the Austin Zoo. They do...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Be Prepared to answer questions from your older children about some of the animals at this zoo. There are monkeys that were rescued from research facilities and other animals that were either rescued ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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I definitely did not expect anything amazing in Ausitn zoo, but I did found something. You can learn from signs that where each animal was rescued from, and every animal got its own name. And also you...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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My kid cousins (ages 5-11) came to visit me a few years ago and I took them to this zoo. They were so disappointed at the small zoo compared to the large one they had been to, the Houston Zoo. I fel...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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This zoo is truly wonderful. Unlike most zoos, the Austin zoo only keeps animals that were previously in captivity and/or mistreated and have no way now to adapt to the wild anymore. It's basically ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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I like several things about this zoo. The first thing I like is that it's shaded with a lot of trees. My husband and I have taken my 11 month old daughter there twice, this last time it was close to a 100...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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The Austin Zoo is a hidden treasure on the outskirts of the Austin/Oak Hill area. They are a rescue zoo, and have a large variety of animals that I never dreamed I could see in Austin. My son loved t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Having taken my 2 yr old to the Austin Zoo for the first time, I was amazed at how up close and personal you could get to the animals compared to other zoos. They are a rescue facility, so they have some...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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Be Prepared to answer questions from your older children about some of the animals at this zoo. There are monkeys that were rescued from research facilities and other animals that were either rescued or...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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Before you take your kids to the San Antonio Zoo, take them here for an intro in zoo behavior. There's plenty to see and it's not so overwhelming. I haven't been in a few years, but I hear they are greatly...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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All the animals are rescued and admission pays for their upkeep. great fun for the 'kids' as you can pick up some chow and feed the animals. A must if you're not into regular zoos where the animals pace their...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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