Newly remodeled reptile exhibit open at Ellen Trout Zoo Solar room at Ellen Trout Zoo By Jeremy Thomas and Christian Terry | April 16, 2021 at 11:19 AM CDT - Updated April 16 at 11:26 AM LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A newly remodeled reptile exhibit is now open at Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin. The Solar Room features many different kinds of reptiles. The exhibit had been closed for several years. The remodel was done in house with their own crew. It was supposed to open up last March but COVID-19 delayed the opening. Ellen Trout Zoo is located at 402 Zoo Circle in Lufkin. Currently they are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.