🦒 Abilene Zoo – 1 Penny Machine – 4 Designs

Location:

2070 Zoo Lane, Abilene, TX 79602

📞 (325) 673-WILD | 🌐 Abilene Zoo Website

Where to Find It:

The Penny Machine is located just inside the zoo entrance, to the left near the restrooms and picnic table area. Don’t forget to browse the gift shop — they also sell official Collector’s Books.

Cost:

51¢ per press (two quarters + your own penny).

🎨 Designs Available (All Say “Abilene Zoo”)

✅ / ⬜ Giraffe – Tall and graceful, a safari favorite.

✅ / ⬜ King Cobra – Striking design of the iconic snake.

✅ / ⬜ Rhino – Powerful and bold, horns front and center.

✅ / ⬜ Toucan – Tropical bird with its oversized beak.

📝 Collector Tip

Plan your press on the way in so you don’t miss it, and pick up a Collector’s Book in the gift shop to store your new designs.

⭐ Fun Fact – Abilene, TX

The Abilene Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from around the world and is one of West Texas’ top family attractions. Abilene itself is also known as the “Official Storybook Capital of America,” celebrating children’s literature with sculptures and festivals around town.

📊 Progress Tracker

Pressed so far: ⬜ 0 | ⬜ 1 | ⬜ 2 | ⬜ 3 | ⬜ 4 of 4 designs

Trail Completion: Part of the Texas Zoo & Wildlife Trail

Challenge Connection: Counts toward your Texas badge and leaderboard ranking.

🎯 Why This Stop Matters

The Abilene Zoo combines family adventure and wildlife encounters with a chance to press four unique animal designs. It’s a must-stop for collectors completing the Texas Zoo & Wildlife Trail or the bigger 66 Penny Trail™.

✨ PennyTrail Pro Tip

Snap a photo of your animal-themed pennies with the giraffe habitat in the background and tag #MyPennyTrail — it’s a classic shot for your collector feed.

🤠 Frontier Texas – 1 Penny Machine – 4 Designs

Location:
625 N. 1st St, Abilene, TX 79601
📞 (325) 437-2800 | 🌐 Frontier Texas Website

Where to Find It:
The penny machine is located right inside the lobby of Frontier Texas. You can’t miss it on your way in to the exhibits.

Cost:
51¢ per press (two quarters + your own penny).

🎨 Designs Available (4 Total)
✅ / ⬜ Downtown Abilene – Buffalo design celebrating the city’s western roots
✅ / ⬜ Guns of the West – Classic six-shooter revolver
✅ / ⬜ Republic of Texas – Outline of the Lone Star State
✅ / ⬜ Storybook Capital of Texas – Shooting star over Abilene’s city name

📝 Collector Tip
Press your pennies before you tour the exhibits so you have time to let them cool while you explore the interactive frontier history.

⭐ Fun Fact – Abilene, TX
Frontier Texas is both a museum and an official Texas Visitor Center, blending Wild West history with high-tech storytelling. Abilene itself is recognized as the Storybook Capital of America, with whimsical sculptures of classic children’s book characters scattered across downtown.

📊 Progress Tracker
Pressed so far: ⬜ 0 | ⬜ 1 | ⬜ 2 | ⬜ 3 | ⬜ 4 of 4 designs

Trail Completion: Part of the Texas History & Heritage Trail

Challenge Connection: Counts toward your Texas badge and leaderboard ranking.

🎯 Why This Stop Matters
Frontier Texas offers a mix of history, technology, and local culture—all tied together with four unique penny designs. It’s a key stop for collectors chasing the Texas History & Heritage Trail and a perfect companion to Abilene’s zoo machine.

✨ PennyTrail Pro Tip
Line up your “Republic of Texas” penny with the giant Texas flag mural outside for a collector photo worth sharing. Don’t forget to tag #MyPennyTrail.

🎨 The Grace Museum – 1 Penny Machine – 1 Design

Location:
102 Cypress St., Abilene, TX 79601
📞 (325) 673-4587 | 🌐 The Grace Museum Website

Where to Find It:
The penny machine is tucked away on the second floor inside the Children’s Area. If you can’t spot it right away, just ask at the front desk — the staff will point you in the right direction.

Cost:
51¢ per press (two quarters + your own penny).

🎨 Designs Available (1 Total)
✅ / ⬜ The Grace Museum Logo – “The Grace Museum, Abilene, Texas” with the museum’s emblem

📝 Collector Tip
Since the museum is closed on Mondays, plan your visit for another day to avoid missing out. Pair this stop with Frontier Texas and the Abilene Zoo for a fun mini-trail right in downtown Abilene.

⭐ Fun Fact – Abilene, TX
The Grace Museum started life as the Abilene Fine Arts Museum in 1937, moving through multiple locations before its current home was renovated in 1992. Its official name change to The Grace Museum came in 1998. Today, it houses five art galleries, a history gallery, an art library, and a playful children’s center where the penny machine lives.

📊 Progress Tracker
Pressed so far: ⬜ 0 | ⬜ 1 of 1 design

Trail Completion: Part of the Texas Arts & Culture Trail

Challenge Connection: Counts toward your Texas badge and leaderboard ranking.

🎯 Why This Stop Matters
This single-design machine is a hidden gem inside one of Abilene’s cultural landmarks. Adding the Grace Museum logo to your collection ties your pressed pennies to the city’s rich artistic heritage.

✨ PennyTrail Pro Tip
Snap a photo of your pressed penny against the museum’s beautiful façade and tag #MyPennyTrail — it’s a classy collector’s shot for your feed.