A zabo was a beast hunted for sport and its meat within the Cardassian Union. The zabo was not native to Cardassia, but it has been transplanted from its (unspecified) homeworld to other worlds in the Union.

Zabo meat is featured in a number of Cardassian dishes, including a stew and zabo steaks. (DS9 episode: "Cardassians", ST reference: Federation Travel Guide)

Zabos had long manes. (New Worlds, New Civilizations short story: "The Glories of the Hebitians")