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Located in Southwest Austin, the Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit rescue organization and animal sanctuary whose mission is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation, and education. The zoo started out as a goat ranch and was eventually transformed as a place to rehabilitate rescued animals and perform animal research. Today it houses over 300 rescued animals, both exotic and domestic. In 2009, the Austin Zoo added 60 new animals including llamas, lions, prairie dogs, and pygmy goats.

Austin Zoo is one of Austin’s primer attractions for families and animal lovers. The zoo is open most days from 10am-5pm and is located off Highway 290 in Southwest Austin at 10807 Rawhide Trail.

Austin Zoo is one of many great attractions in Southwest Austin. If you’re hoping to move to this beautiful area, learn more about our homes in Southwest Austin.

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