About Capital of Texas Zoo

Intimate zoo & wildlife education center. Privately-owned wildlife park with 500+ animals, from guinea pigs & peacocks to ring-tailed lemurs.

💬 What Parents Say

• 🕐Visit on a weekday afternoon for the most relaxed experience—you'll have fewer crowds, allowing animals to be less stressed and more naturally active, plus you may be the only visitors there
• 💡Wear hiking shoes and bring insect repellent—this is more of a rustic hiking trail through rough terrain than a traditional zoo, so proper footwear and bug protection are essential
• 💡Don't miss the prairie dogs on the hillside and in the parking lot—visitors report seeing their natural behavioral displays including alarm calls and escape tactics, which is a unique educational highlight
• 💡Text ahead to book the swim with otters experience, and let staff know about any animal encounters you're interested in upon arrival for a more personalized visit
• 💡Bring your own cooler with food and drinks (no straws or balloons)—there are no food facilities on-site, but picnic areas are available for a full day experience

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