Dallas World Aquarium
Dallas World Aquarium and its collection
Dallas World Aquarium, opened in 1992, is an aquarium in Dallas, United States.
Under a joint scheme linking local businesses with the Dallas public school district, many of the staff are full-time pupils at the business school within Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet High School.
History
It opened in October 1992 inside a gutted warehouse of 1924, and in 1997 an Orinoco river exhibit opened in a second converted warehouse. The alley dividing the two structures marks the split between fresh water and salt water.
Exhibits
The upper floor, Orinoco, recreates rainforest canopy with aviaries and primate enclosures, and the Cloud Forest Trek opened in November 2021. The Mundo Maya gallery shows species from Mexico and Central America. Tanks on the ground floor hold fish, anemones, coral and jellyfish.
Conservation and approach
Threatened species are kept in a breeding programme shared with zoos elsewhere.
What the venue says
- interactive educational displays
- the aquarium features three on-site dining options
- Paid parking lots and street parking options are widely available throughout the surrounding West End neighborhood, including dedicated lots located immediately adjacent to the aquarium.
- The aquarium is fully accessible to guests with disabilities, featuring elevators, ramps, wide walkways, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms and entrances, making it both stroller-friendly and accommodating for visitors with mobility needs.
Images of Dallas World Aquarium
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Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 08:30 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve last entry 2:00 pm and closed Christmas Day.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 34.95 USD |
| Child (3 thru 12) | 24.95 USD |
| Senior (65+) | 28.95 USD |
| Military Admission | 28.95 USD |
Facilities
- Keeper talk or show
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Dallas World Aquarium at this time.
Location & map
1801 N Griffin StDallas
United States
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Dallas World Aquarium.
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penguins -
flamingos -
monkeys -
sloths -
jaguars
Exhibits
- glass shark tunnel
- multi-story rainforest canopy exhibits