x
Breaking News
More () »

Austin Zoo is recycling Christmas trees for their animals

Austin Zoo is taking donations of live Christmas trees for the animals through the end of the year.

AUSTIN, Texas — At the Austin Zoo the holiday fun begins after Christmas, when it is time for everyone to get rid of their old Christmas trees. If you are wondering what to do with your tree, you can donate it to the Austin Zoo.

The zoo is now taking tree donations so the zoo keepers can clean the trees off and give them to the animals to play with.

RELATED:

How to recycle or reuse Christmas trees, cards, bows, wrapping paper and ribbons

After holidays, Christmas trees can be gift to west Michigan goats

Give your Christmas trees a second life by recycling curbside or at Zilker Park

Animals big and small, from longhorns to porcupines, get to enjoy the trees, and the staff says it keeps the animals happy.

On Thursday, Lowes donated about 100 trees. If you would like to donate your live tree, you can drop it off at The Front Lawn until the beginning of the new year.

Before You Leave, Check This Out