Exotic Animals in Austin! Go Inside The South Austin Ranch Home to Bison, Camel, Alpaca, and More

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Did you know there are bison in Austin? And that’s not all. A South Austin ranch is home to a slew of other exotic animals in Austin!

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Indian Springs Ranch is located on 50 acres on Onion Creek. It’s a privately owned ranch that’s home to dozens of exciting animals. It is NOT an animal park, nor is it a sanctuary. The owner and his family simply love animals.

Here are all the animals currently living at the Indian Springs Ranch.

  • Bison 
  • Camel 
  • Zebra 
  • Donkeys
  • Llamas 
  • Alpaca 
  • Sheep
  • Wagyu Cattle 
  • Kangaroo 
  • Patagonian Cavy 
  • Land Tortoises 
  • Porcupines 
  • Lemurs 
  • Chicken 
  • Peacocks 
  • Quail 
  • Guinea 
  • Goldfish 
  • Oryx 
  • Aoudad 

In addition to a rare white bison, the current highlight is a Zebadonk, born in early June.

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Indian Springs Ranch is not open to the public but they do currently consider photography sessions on their property. You can follow and contact them through their Instagram account: @indianspringsranch

Here are a few more pics we snapped of the animals in Austin.

Want to take a virtual trip to see more animals? Check out this list of Virtual Field Trips You Can Take With Your Kids – Zoo Live Cams Edition.