ROAR INTO SPRING
You’ll love our special themed weekends, with a DJ spinning music and leading games; conservation stations; and special activities in the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo. Premium event activities available for $5 each.
THE MONORAIL'S BACK!
Climb aboard the Wilds of Africa Adventure Safari, our newly renovated monorail, for a birds-eye view of six habitats not accessible by foot. Interpretive specialists will guide you along a one-mile loop showcasing animals from across the African continent.
HIPPO, HIPPO, HOORAY!
We’ve broken ground on our new $13.5 million Simmons Hippo Outpost, with underwater viewing of these “river horses.” Read all about it here.
JOIN THE KIBOKO SOCIETY!
As a member of this exclusive new society, you’ll help put the finishing touches on our remarkable Simmons Hippo Outpost habitat. Click here for details.
SAVE WITH CityPASS
Save up to 40% off admission to the Dallas Zoo, plus 3 more top Dallas attractions. Click now to LEARN MORE!
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Apr 21
Stroller Buddies presented by Kimberly-Clark Corporation
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Apr 23
Zoo Yoga (ages 3-7 years old with parent)
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Apr 23
Dallas Roars! – Under the Sea, sponsored by Pediatric Associates of Dallas
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Apr 24
Sensory Friendly Day
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Apr 24
Dallas Roars! – Under the Sea, sponsored by Pediatric Associates of Dallas
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Apr 30
Half-day Group Photo Safari
Hopping to the rescue: Protecting the critically endangered dusky gopher frog
Amphibians are facing a global extinction crisis – here in our backyards of Texas, to the Costa Rican rain forests and beyond. The troubled dusky gopher frog is fighting to survive in Mississippi and we’ve hopped in to help.
Zoo Corps teens make small impact to help big pollination crisis
Our planet is in the midst of a pollination crisis. Because of human actions, pollinators are facing extinction – making plants around the world unable to reproduce.
My Journey to Borneo: A zookeeper’s dream of learning in the rainforest
Borneo is a place I’ve always dreamed of visiting, but I didn’t think it would ever become a reality.
Tracking fire and wolves: A zookeeper’s trek through the Canadian Rockies
My Earthwatch expedition, made possible through the Dallas Zoo, plunged me into the dense aspen thickets of Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada.
Swazi elephants doing well
Our experts have been busy round-the-clock caring for the five elephants we rescued from drought-ravaged Swaziland. We’re happy to report that the new arrivals are doing well!
HOURS
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily *Closed Christmas DayGENERAL ADMISSION
$15.00 Adults (ages 12-64)$12.00 Children (ages 3-11)
$12.00 Seniors(age 65 and up)
FREE Children (age 2 and under)
FREE Dallas Zoo Members
PARKING
$8 per vehicleFREE Dallas Zoo Members
*All prices subject to change
WILDS OF AFRICA ADVENTURE SAFARI
$5 per person
LOCATION INFO
Dallas Zoo650 South R L Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX
469.554.7500
