This fully accredited zoo shows a wide variety of animals and birds; known for its breeding programs for West African crowned crane and Louisiana pine snake. The Zoo houses over 500 reptiles, birds and mammals from around the world. Currently, the zoo is undergoing the largest expansion project since it opened in 1967. Maasai Giraffe and White Rhinoceros exhibits opened in the summer of 1999. Currently the zoo is in the final stages of construction of a new Nile Hippopotamus exhibit that will feature under and above water viewing.
Location:
515 South First Street, Lufkin Texas 75901
Telephone
409-633-0399
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Lufkin) Ellen Trout Zoo
(Anderson) Moody Ranch Outfitters
(Palestine) Rider Ranch
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06/09 Coming to The Lufkin area
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Texas Renaissance Festival Plantersville TX October12-December1 Men and women decked out in the latest in 16th century Renaissance garb, jousting, juggling, dancing and feasting at the King's banquet hall.
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