
. The Capital of Texas Zoo is one of Greater Austin's and Bastrop's most exciting adventures! Just 20 minutes east of downtown Austin, the Zoo is home to over 500 rare and beautiful wild animals. The Capital of Texas Zoo is the largest and fastest growing zoo in Central Texas. We have over 400 family members who buy a yearly family membership, so they can visit numerous times throughout the year!
Come and Meet "Tank the Hippo!"
When Tank was 1 1/2 he weighed around 800 pounds. He has grown to an EXTRAORDINARY 4000 pounds!!
Fortunately, he is not a lap Hippo :)
Our Zoo is small compared to places like San Antonio or Houston, but we are a pretty, intimate little place with happy and healthy animals. We have breeding programs for fourteen endangered species here, and this is our main reason for existing. Most people love us. Give us a chance, and we predict you will love us, too!
CONGRADULATIONS TO JONATHAN AND BRIDGETTE JOSEPH!
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEW LITTLE ZOO MEMBER!
RYLAN JOSEPH WILL ARRIVE MARCH 23, 2020
THANK YOU FOR LETTING US CELEBRATE THIS SPECIAL DAY WITH YOU!
***WE ARE OPEN!***
We will follow county regulations and limit attendance, if needed. We have instituted an aggressive regimen of disinfection of surfaces in all bathrooms and in our front office area. As the Zoo is all outdoors, 'social distancing' recommendations are easy to follow and should not effect your visit to the Capital of Texas Zoo.
We hope you will come out and enjoy yourselves for some fun!
Open Daily - Including Holidays,
365 DAYS A YEAR
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Admission Prices
*Teen and Adult (12 and up) $15.00
*Children (Ages 2 to 11) $10.00
*Senior and Military $14.00
*Under 2 (Free)
'Free Admission for Members" does not include event's hosted by an outside party.
Plan on visiting our zoo several times a year?
You can save money by purchasing an Annual Membership for your family or just for yourself ($99/yr for family; $39/yr for individual).
Q: What are the benefits of being a yearly Zoo Member?
A: 1. When we have "Special Events" you get in FREE and your family too!
2. You can visit as many times as you like throughout the year!
3. To come see us change and grow!
''Free Admission for Members" does not include event's hosted by an outside party.
Capital of Texas Zoo
376 A Jenkins Road
Cedar Creek, TX 78612 USA
Google maps for directions
Telephone: (General info message only)
and Fax: (512) 303-6675
Email: info@capitaloftexaszoo.org
To speak with the Zoo Director, Michael Hicks, call (512) 657-2682
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Make Your Zoo Reservation
Reservations can be made seven days a week by calling (512) 657-2682. Field Trips can start as early as 9:30 AM. They last from 1-3 hours, depending on the needs of the group. New! Picnic area can accommodate groups of up to 100 with new Tables and Bathrooms! Special Field Trip Prices
with a minimum of 20 students, $6.25 per child or chaperone. Teachers free.
The Day of Your Visit
To be admitted to the Zoo quickly, please take the following steps before your arrival:
1. Count the number of students in your group. 2. Count the number of school staff in your group. 3. Count the number of adult chaperons in your group. 4. Prepare: one (1) check or cash for the exact amount owed and have it ready. (Make all checks payable to Zoo Show)
Chaperones
Adult Chaperones who are not teachers/staff are required to pay a $7.00 field trip fee.
Meals
You may bring lunches to the Zoo. However, for the safety of our animals, students may not carry lunches or snacks during the tour. Please note: Straws and balloons are not allowed on zoo grounds as they are dangerous for the animals.
Reserve a section of our picnic area, for two hour block, $99.00 for the first 20 people. Only $5.00 for each additional person. $20.00 for a bucket of petting zoo food (75% off normal cost). $50.00 deposit of to hold date, remaining balance due on day of Event. Deposit is NON-Refundable!
Please, for the safety of our residents, do not bring balloons, plastic straws, pinatas, or cascarones, or other items that can find their way into the exhibits.
Food and coolers are welcome!
The LARGEST and best known zoo parties in Central Texas.
We bring safe and fun animals from around the world.
Option 1. 4 animals, 30 minutes. $175.00
Option 2. 6 animals, 45 minutes $225.00
Option 3. 8 animals, 1 hour $275.00
THESE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EITHER OUR ZOO ANIMAL PARTY, OR OUR REPTILE PARTY. OR WE CAN TAILOR DESIGN A
PARTY TO YOUR NEEDS. WE ALSO DO LIBRARIES, AND ARE SPECTACULAR FOR SCHOOL CARNIVALS!
Mileage FREE for the first 50 miles, then an additional fee applies.
We can bring our famous "Zoo Show" to your event.
EACH GUEST AT YOUR PARTY WILL RECEIVE A FREE CHILD'S TICKET TO THE CAPITAL OF
TEXAS ZOO!!!!
A $7.99 value, what a great party favor!
Round Rock, Georgetown, Temple Killeen, San Antonio, Austin, Bastrop, Houston and Surrounding Area 's!
We are searching for people who want to show their love of wildlife and conservation, and are willing to show this love by becoming one of our volunteers. Our volunteers are one of the most important assets of the Capital of Texas Zoo.
Our volunteers work hand in hand with the zoo staff in all aspects of the zoo’s operation, from assisting zoo visitors, presenting educational programs, helping zookeepers with animal care, assisting horticulture staff with maintaining the botanical collection, and providing a safe and fun atmosphere for our patrons. There are a wide variety of opportunities available.
Currently we are searching for responsible people who can volunteer a minimum of 1 or 2 days per month, we have found that most volunteers fall in love with our animals and in turn devote 2-4 days a month to the zoo.
All potential volunteers are interviewed, and all volunteers must complete a new volunteer orientation and tuberculosis screening prior to beginning service. Volunteers are chosen based upon the needs of the zoo. Some positions have specific age or previous experience requirements, as noted in the descriptions.
Are you at least 13, and thinking about a career with animals?
If you answered yes to these questions then come join the Capital of Texas Zoo as a volunteer Junior Keeper. A great resume builder for college applicants.
Junior Keepers work side by side with a zookeeper in many of the areas of running a zoo, and also learning some cool animal facts and animal behaviors. Of course, this means expect to do everything from scooping poop to feeding a baby animal!
Junior Keepers are encouraged to come to the zoo as often as possible, as long as it has been coordinated with one of the staff.
Time Requirement
We ask that Junior Keepers commit to one year of volunteering. Junior Keepers are expected to work a minimum of two days a month during the winter, and one day a week during the summer, and to work at least
For safety reasons, Junior Keepers must be responsible and follow direction!
The Capital of Texas Zoological Society is a non-profit, tax exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) support organization. Your cash or in-kind donations to help the Capital of Texas Zoological Society are tax deductible.
Donations are used for some rescue work (the zoo currently houses about 50 rescue animals now). Our main focus is on the conservation of endangered species, whether in a responsible breeding program here at the Zoo, or for an in situ conservation program in another country. For example, currently the Capital of Texas Zoo is engaged in developing a project in China to help the highly endangered Chinese Alligator. The Capital of Texas Zoo cooperates with Zoos around the world for the protection and continuance of animals needing assistance for survival.
Cash donations of any size are appreciated and serve a great cause.
Days available and prices:
AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK:
DINGO PUPPY ENCOUNTER:
$9.25 person
Capital of Texas Zoo is currently the only zoo in the U.S breeding AUSTRALIAN DINGOES, considered endangered due to hybridizing with feral domestic dogs. Our puppies, born January 2018, are incredible cute and friendly! One of our staff will take you into their habitat, where you may interact with, pet, and take some amazing pictures!
CROCODILE FEEDING:
$9.25 person
Feed our big Nile crocodile, Snappy, his daily ration of chicken, with the help of staff (and a long PVC pole!) Snappy has been with us since he was a six inch baby, and now approaches 9 ft. Be amazed as this prehistoric creature hauls himself out of his pool to grab his food with a powerful snap! (hence his name!)
AVAILABLE THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY:
HIPPO ENCOUNTER:
$9.25 person
Tank the hippo loves attention! We call him from his pool, and he lumbers over, all 4000 pounds, close to the enclosure barrier, where he opens his mouth and you toss his treats in! SPECTACULAR!
LEMUR ENCOUNTER:
$9.25person
Our sweet little lemurs, King Julian, Lolita, and Terry, come right over to the edge of their habitat and take bananas right out of your hand! No one should miss this!
CAMEL ENCOUNTER:
$9.25 person
Staff takes you right over to our big friendly Camel, Moses, Where you feed him from a bucket, and pose for pictures with him. If you have never been close to a camel, you have to do this! He's NINE FEET TALL!!
Big Cat Feeding:
"Free Viewing "
Be totally amazed as the "Zoo Man"
Michael Hicks himself demonstrates the power and majesty of these spectacular mammals .
This is only available at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
School Holidays and
Spring Break!
Don't Miss It!
JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING BREAK 2019 NEW, FUN, AND EXCITING!!!
GUINEA PIG ENCOUNTER :
$ 9.25 per person price lowers to
$ 5.00 after the first child in group!
Fun comes in small packages!!!! Geared for Toddlers this encounter is a sure hit for your little one to enjoy as they sit on a stool and feed our little fluff darlings! This is a sure way to get smiles, giggles, laughter and some pretty amazing photo's too!
FALLOW DEER ENCOUNTER :
$ 9.25 per person
Fall in love with these amazing deer as they come right up and gently eat out of your hand!
MINIATURE DONKEY ENCOUNTER:
$6.25 person. Go in the paddock with Jack, our friendly male donkey, and his three girlfriends, where you can pet and feed them. Jack especially loves having his butt scratched!
PRAIRIE DOG ENCOUNTER:
$6.25 person
Staff will take you right out into the middle of our prairie dog town, where you can feed them, hear their amazing vocalizations, and get up close and personal (no touching allowed)
Swim With the Otters
SWIM with the otters now available!
Our newest encounter, swim with the otters, may now be booked. $119 for 20 minutes. Meet the world's smartest friendly baby otters, Kumo and Okami, here at the zoo. Available spring break and weekends through May, then daily starting Memorial day through the summer. Times, 9:30 to 11, and again 12:30 to 2:00. Minimum two people to book!
To book, email info@capitaloftexaszoo.org, with your name, preferred date and time, and your cell#. All experiences are paid in advance, and all bookings are final, no refunds. We will let you reschedule one time, and only one time, with advance notification.
SHARE for a FREE 'Swim with the otters' experience for two! We will randomly select from one shared post EACH month now through the summer! Stay tuned for more!
Having an Event? We can host Corporate Event's, Wedding's, Birthday's, Quinceañera's, Life Celebration's, Family Reunion's and much more!! In our beautiful 26' x 39' Event Center, we can seat 100 people in the Peacock Pavilion and can accommodate another 50 for seating out side the Pavilion.
The Peacock Pavilion is located on our 27 acre Zoo in Cedar Creek, Texas the heart of Bastrop County! To find out more call or email us today for appointments and pricing, we have package deals to fit every size event big or small!
We are a proud part of Bastrop County Bridal Extravaganza and in April of 2019, we were part of Bastrop's very first Bridal Show at the Hampton Inn, so don't delay we are looking forward to making your WILDEST dreams come true!
Birthday Party's in the Peacock Pavilion
For a two hour block, $200.00 for the first 30 people. Only $5.00 for each additional person. $20.00 for a bucket of petting zoo food (75% off normal cost). $50.00 deposit of to hold date, remaining balance due on day of Event. Deposit is NON-Refundable!
Please, for the safety of our residents, do not bring balloons, plastic straws, pinatas, or cascarones, or other items that can find their way into the exhibits.
Food and coolers are welcome!
We are Accepting Bookings!
Reasonable prices for any type of Venue!
Peacock Pavilion has beautiful touches to enhance any occasion!
Who will be our next couple? This could be you! Say "I DO" at Capital of Texas Zoo! *Book Today*
Please make sure to specify what your Charitable Gift or Purchase is for and leave contact information with telephone number. Thank You!
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
376 A Jenkins Rd. Cedar Creek, Texas 78612, United States
Please do not leave messages on this phone (512) 303 - 6675, this is for general information only. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily SPEAK DIRECTLY TO: Michael Hicks / Director- (512) 657 - 2682
Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sun | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
WE ARE OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR, 7 DAYS A WEEK...RAIN OR SHINE!
Holiday's and Even't have extended hours!