Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo and its collection
Dallas Zoo, opened in 1888, is a zoo in Dallas, United States.
More than 2,000 animals of 406 species are kept. Annual attendance passed a million for the first time in 2015, and as of 2026 the zoo supports close to 1,800 jobs.
History
The zoo dates from 1888, its first purchase being a pair of deer and a pair of mountain lions bought for $60 from a Colorado City seller and penned in City Park. City council money in the 1890s paid for further animals. In 2009 the council approved the 11-acre Giants of the Savanna and the zoo's privatisation.
Exhibits
ZooNorth is the oldest part of the grounds, with the Wilds of Africa forming the other half.
Things to do
Things to do include Wild Pass, Safari Nights and Keeper Chats.
Conservation and approach
The zoo is involved in more than 40 AZA Species Survival Plans. It also backs field projects including the Epulu okapi station, the International Rhino Foundation, Chimp Haven and a hornbill nest scheme in Thailand.
What the venue says
- Visitors also enjoy interactive experiences like feeding the giraffes.
- Food and drinks can also be purchased at the Prime Meridian Café in ZooNorth or the Serengeti Grill in the Gregg Hudso
- Parking is $14 (price changes Oct. 1) for the general public.
- If you need to rent a wheelchair or electric scooter, they are available for rental from our gift shop.
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Opening hours
Mar 02-Jul 05 09:00-17:00; Jul 06-Sep 03 09:00-16:00; Sep 04-Nov 01 09:00-17:00; Nov 02-Mar 01 09:00-16:00; Dec 25 off
As published by the venue; we could not read it into a timetable.
The Dallas Zoo is open 364 days a year! Closed Christmas Day (Dec. 25).
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| general admission | 15.00 USD |
Facilities
- Mobility equipment loan
- Night and evening opening
- Parking
- On-site dining
- Keeper talk or show
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Dallas Zoo at this time.
Location & map
650 S RL Thornton FwyDallas
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Dallas Zoo.
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African elephant -
Gorillas
Exhibits
- Giants of the Savanna
- Wilds of Africa
- Reptile House
- Children's Zoo and Family Areas
On site
- Diane And Hal Brierley Giraffe Ridge - Giraffe Feeding 212 m from the centre of the site