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Location
Visitor tip
Plan the train ride for Friday-Sunday visits only, as it operates on weekends only. The $2 per-person train ride is a popular highlight that covers the exterior of the property and shouldn't be missed.
Best time
Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds while still enjoying all attractions. The zoo is compact enough to see everything in 45 minutes to an hour, making it perfect for a quick morning or afternoon trip.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the free-range peacocks and the scenic lake area while walking the well-maintained trails. The picnic areas are great for extending your visit and making it a full afternoon outing.
About Ellen Trout Zoo
Rhinos & diverse species in a leafy spot. Rhinos, big cats & many other species plus educational programs in a leafy 15-acre spot.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Lufkin, TX
- Special Events
- Zoo Safari Summer Camp, Zoo Boo, New African Primate Exhibit
- Notable Animals
- Tigers
What visitors say
💯 must visit!!! As one previous person wrote, "worth every penny", so true!! This zoo is well kept, trails ensure you see every animal and very clean! Animals looked healthy and happy! Ride the train for 2.00! That was nice to take a…
Coming here with my husband and 2 young children was lovely. Everyone had a wonderful time. It was a fun and educational trip with lots of amazing animals to see. I love that the peacocks are free-range. We ended our visit with a train…
This is a great little zoo that's been around for generations. This was probably the first time I went without kids. My boyfriend and I needed to kill some time while getting the oil changed. We walked the zoo twice. It takes about 45…
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Did You Know?
- Ellen Trout Zoo features a popular train ride that costs only $2 per person and tours the entire 15-acre property, mentioned in 283 visitor reviews as a highlight attraction
- The zoo is opening a new African Primate Exhibit, representing a significant expansion to its current collection which already features African primates as a primary exhibit
- Ellen Trout Zoo maintains free-range peacocks throughout the grounds that visitors can observe during their visit, a distinctive feature highlighted in multiple visitor reviews
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