Have you ever fed a hippo? What about a ring-tailed lemur? You can get up-close-and-personal with not only both of those amazing creatures but ten more, as well, at Capital of Texas Zoo in Cedar Creek.

Located just 20 minutes east of Austin, the Capital of Texas Zoo is home to over 500 rare, exotic animals. It’s actually the largest and fastest-growing zoo in Central Texas, despite being considerably less frequented than others nearby.

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Over a dozen endangered species are bred here, and you’ll come face-to-face with many of them in the petting zoo. All the residents are playful and friendly, and absolutely love meeting new people.

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What really sets the zoo apart from all others are the animal encounters. Available either seven days a week or Thursday-Sunday depending on the species, intimate experiences quite like these simply can’t be found in big cities.

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From ring-tailed lemurs to a 4,000-pound hippo, visitors can get personally acquainted with ten different animals. This guy, named Hank, loves munching on apples tossed into his enclosure!

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Other encounters include camels, crocodiles, guinea pigs, deer, miniature donkeys, and prairie dogs. You can also interact with Australian dingo puppies, which are currently being bred nowhere else in the U.S. but Capital of Texas Zoo.

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The zoo is open 365 days a year, and the hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. General admission prices vary by age, and animal encounters range from $6.25 to $9.25 a person.

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Gee, would ya look at those chomps? It’s hard to believe something this humongous is a vegetarian!

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Visit the zoo’s website or Facebook page to learn more.

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Have you ever done one of these animal encounters at Capital of Texas Zoo? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Check out our previous article for more exotic animals: Not Many People Know About This Exotic Animal Sanctuary Right Here In Texas.

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Address: 376 Jenkins Road, Cedar Creek, TX 78612-3063, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, USA