# Things to do with kids at Austin Zoo

> 2 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Austin Zoo, 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736, in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Boo at the Zoo Nights](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/boo-at-the-zoo-nights--listing-21788f932b2b2b8036df72b2) — Sat, Oct 24 · Austin Zoo · Paid · checked Oct 14. Austin Zoo's Halloween nights with a train ride; guests choose a date and train ride time when buying tickets. Remaining 2026 nights in the window: Oct. 16, 17, 23 and 24.
- [Zoo Tots (fall 2026 sessions)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/zoo-tots-fall-2026-sessions--listing-7c4ad0c38f5d119d051ba07d) — Fri, Nov 6 (+2 more dates) · Austin Zoo · From $30 · checked Oct 14. Austin Zoo caregiver-and-tot program sessions for fall 2026: Oct. 23 Cozy Critter Costumes; Nov. 6 Thankful Little Helpers; Nov. 20 Animal Babies; Dec. 1 Cozy Tails & Winter…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Austin Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/austin-zoo--listing-9cf54e44d4813eaf12618360) — Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat–Sun & holidays 9 a.m.–6 p.m. · Austin Zoo · All ages · From $16.95 · checked Oct 14. Rustic rescue zoo in southwest Austin dedicated to assisting animals in need through rescue, conservation and education. Explore animal habitats, attend zookeeper chats, feed…

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