Ellen Trout Zoo Hosts Princess and the Frog Tea Party
Ellen Trout Zoo’s annual Princess and the Frog Tea Party Continue reading…
View ArticleZoo Brew And Wine Too In Pictures - 2017
Zoo Brew is coming to the Ellen Trout Zoo on May 5th, 2018. Last year they had wine at every booth, this year, it seems all about the beer. Continue reading…
View ArticleEllen Trout Zoo Hosts Princess and the Frog Tea Party
Ellen Trout Zoo’s annual Princess and the Frog Tea Party is coming up Saturday February 2nd, 2019. Continue reading…
View ArticleZoo Boo is October 25th and 26th 6pm
This year it's Friday October 25th and 26th from 6-8pm. Regular Zoo Admission is charged. Continue reading…
View ArticleZoo Boo is October 26th 6pm
This year it's Saturday October 26th from 6-8pm. Regular Zoo Admission is charged. Continue reading…
View ArticlePrincess And The Frog Scavenger Hunt
The Ellen Trout Zoo is modifying the event to still continue the tradition. Continue reading…
View ArticleAdorable Tapir Calf Born at Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin
You're invited to check out this adorable new arrival at Ellen Trout Zoo. Continue reading…
View ArticleEllen Trout Zoo Lays Groundwork For Baby Jaguars!
Ellen Trout Zoo already had a Baby Lion last year, now some of the smaller cats might be moving into the spotlight. According to Zoo Director Gordon Henley, Kabah, a 142 pound, male Jaguar arrived...
View ArticleEllen Trout Zoo Welcomes A Baby Antelope
Do you know what a Bay Duiker is? Without Googling it? Continue reading…
View ArticleLufkin Free Movies In The Park: Helpful Hints
We are getting ready for night one of Free Movies In The Park tonight (Wednesday Oct 15th) at Ellen Trout Park. I will be there broadcasting live from the event starting at 4pm! I wanted to make sure...
View ArticleFree Movies In The Park: Helpful Hints [UPDATED]
We are getting ready for night one of Free Movies In The Park (Wednesday Oct 7th) at Ellen Trout Park. We gave everyone a few helpful hints and basic rules of the night last year, so I'm just posting...
View ArticleLufkin Has Many Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is all about learning to live in greener ways, and there are several ways to do it in Lufkin. The Ellen Trout Zoo is getting into Earth Day too. Continue reading…
View ArticleName Our Lion
The new baby white lion at Ellen Trout Zoo is approaching 2 weeks old, and needs a name! Click the link in the story to vote, so we will all know what to call him! Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat’s In A Name? We’ve Got A Name For The White Cub!
It's official! 1,000 people in East Texas have spoken, and now the beautiful white lion cub has a name. Want to meet him in person? Continue reading…
View ArticleHelp Zoo Bring Gorillas To Lufkin
Ellen Trout Zoo needs your support. Take some time today and help your Zoo bring Gorillas to Lufkin. If you want this purposed exhibit to happen, here's what you do. Continue reading…
View ArticleAshur Makes Debut Saturday
The moment we have all been waiting for is here! This Saturday at 10 am, Ashur the white lion cub will make his debut with his mother and father. Continue reading…
View ArticleEllen Trout Zoo Animals Pick Winners of Texans, Cowboys Playoff Games
This weekend, the two Texas NFL teams will be trying to punch their tickets to the AFC and NFC championship games. Saturday afternoon, the Houston Texans will be on the road to take on Tom Brady and...
View ArticleEast Texas Zoos Grow and Expand
The zoo in Lufkin just added a rare baby animal. And in Tyler, a big expansion is making progress and should be finished this spring. Our zoos in East Texas may not be the biggest in Texas, but...
View ArticleTeachers Get In Free
If you don't mind the drive, one big Texas zoo is letting teachers in free for the rest of the month, and friends that go along can get big discounts too. Road trip! Continue reading…
View ArticleZoo Brew And Wine Too In Pictures – 2017
As always, it was another great Zoo Brew! This year with the addition of wine at every booth, I think they really hit it out of the park...or uh, the zoo. Continue reading…
View ArticleEllen Trout Zoo’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
If you love Ellen Trout Zoo, and cake and punch, celebrate their 50th this Saturday. Continue reading…
View ArticleTamarin Twins Die Unexpected Death
Ellen Trout Zoo confirmed our worst fears about the fate or Tamarin twins "Comet" and "Rudolph" today in a press release. Both of the twins were rejected at birth by their parents. Continue reading…
View Article3 Interesting Ways To Show Your Love In Lufkin, Texas
The Ellen Trout Zoo is putting a positive spin on a new Valentine's Day tradition. Continue reading…
View Article'Mane' Attraction in Lufkin
Ellen Trout Zoo welcomes a new African lion named Axelle Continue reading…
View ArticleAdd This Wonderful Camp To Your Kids Summer In Lufkin, Texas
Looking to keep your kids entertained for a week this summer? Continue reading…
View ArticleEnjoy Some Innovative Brew At Ellen Trout Zoo In Lufkin, Texas
Sample interesting beers, enjoy free appetizers, and see the zoo after dark. Continue reading…
View ArticleLufkin, Texas Zoo Helps Release 117 Snakes Into Louisiana
Promise this is a good thing. Continue reading…
View Article3 Animals Died At Ellen Trout Zoo In Lufkin This August
Sinaloan milk snakes are one of the most easygoing, cuddly snakes. Continue reading…
View ArticleCelebrate Halloween At The Wildest Place In Lufkin, Texas
This is the biggest kids' event every year for Halloween in the Lufkin area. Continue reading…
View ArticlePaddy, Ellen Trout’s White Rhino Died Wednesday In Lufkin, Texas
Paddy, a beloved white rhinoceros at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, TX, sadly passed away on Nov 8, 2016. Highly regarded for her unique personality, Paddy will be deeply missed by her animal care...
View ArticleEllen Trout Zoo In Lufkin, Texas Needs You #GivingTuesday
Let your love for the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, Texas show on #GivingTuesday by making a donation no matter how big or small to the Friends Of Ellen Trout Zoo. Continue reading…
View ArticleEllen Trout Zoo Elves Spread Holiday Cheer In Lufkin, Texas
Explore the festive elf hunt at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, Texas and get a treat if you find them! Continue reading…
View ArticleGive Your Christmas Tree A New Life In Lufkin, Texas
Give your Christmas tree a second life by donating it to the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, Texas. Continue reading…
View ArticleBecome An Instructor At Lufkin Parks And Recreation
Lufkin Parks and Recreation Department is hiring class instructors for yoga. Continue reading…
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