Discover Amarillo Zoo: A Family-Friendly Adventure

Getting There

• Public Bus

  To reach Amarillo Zoo from downtown Amarillo, first, locate the nearest bus stop. You can catch the Amarillo City Transit bus route 1, which runs frequently throughout the day. Board the bus heading towards 'Westgate Mall' and stay on for about 15-20 minutes. Get off at the stop near the intersection of Amarillo Blvd and Comanchero Trail. From there, you will need to walk about 0.5 miles to the zoo. Head south on Comanchero Trail, following the signs for the Amarillo Zoo, which will be on your right.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer to ride a bike, Amarillo has several bike lanes that make it safer. Start from the Amarillo Civic Center and head west on 7th Avenue until you reach Georgia Street. Turn left onto Georgia Street and continue until you reach Amarillo Boulevard. Take a right on Amarillo Boulevard, and after about a mile, make a left onto Comanchero Trail. The zoo will be about 1.5 miles down Comanchero Trail on your left.

• Walking

  If you're close to the Amarillo Civic Center, you can walk to the zoo. Start at the Civic Center and head west on 7th Avenue. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Georgia Street. Turn left and walk down Georgia Street until you hit Amarillo Boulevard. Take a right and walk along Amarillo Boulevard until you reach Comanchero Trail. Turn left on Comanchero Trail, and the zoo will be located on your left within a 15-20 minute walk.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct route, consider using a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply enter 'Amarillo Zoo' or the address '700 Comanchero Trail, Amarillo, TX 79107' into the app. The drivers in Amarillo are familiar with the area, and it should take about 10-15 minutes from downtown Amarillo to reach the zoo, depending on traffic.