The Austin Zoo is located outside Austin, between Oak Hill and Dripping Springs. They are a smaller zoo, with only rescued animals. They have plenty of shade to eat a picnic lunch and a train that takes you into the Hill Country setting around the zoo. The price for admission is a little inflated, and the souvenir shop is almost non-existent. Buy animal feed at the office when you come in, so you don't have to trek back to the office to buy some for the petting zoo.
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