Zoos

Capital of Texas Zoo

Name: Capital of Texas Zoo
Address: 376 Jenkins Rd #3063, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, Cedar Creek, TX, US
Telephone: (512) 657-2682
Rating: 3.8

★★★☆☆ 3.8 (630 reviews)

📍 376 Jenkins Rd #3063, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

📞 (512) 657-2682

🌐 www.capitaloftexaszoo.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–5 PM
Thursday	9 AM–5 PM
Friday	9 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9 AM–5 PM

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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. Capital of Texas Zoo operates a breeding program for fourteen endangered species, contributing to wildlife conservation efforts. Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars by 630 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Zoo
Location: Cedar Creek, TX (20 minutes east of Austin)
Animals: Over 500 rare animals including Tank the hippo, lemurs, dingoes, otters
Best For: All ages
Interactive Experiences: Animal encounters ($20-$30 each), petting zoo, swim with otters
Admission: $18 adults, $13 kids (2-11), free under 2

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Capital of Texas Zoo operates a breeding program for fourteen endangered species, contributing to wildlife conservation efforts
⭐The zoo features Tank the hippo as a signature animal experience, allowing visitors to hand-feed the hippo during encounters
⭐Open 365 days a year from 9 AM to 5 PM, making it one of the few zoos with year-round daily operations including holidays
⭐Offers a unique 'swim with the otters' experience that can be booked via text, an interactive encounter not commonly available at most zoos
⭐Houses over 500 rare and beautiful wild animals including hippos, lions, ring-tailed lemurs, crocodiles, and white tigers in a privately-owned wildlife park

💬 What Visitors 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