General Information
HOURS
9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily*Closed Christmas day
*Hours subject to change
ADMISSION
$12.00 Adults (age 12-64)$9.00 Children (age 3-11)
$9.00 Seniors (age 65 up)
FREE Children (age 2 and under)
FREE Members of the Dallas Zoological Society
*All prices subject to change
ENDANGERED SPECIES CAROUSEL:
$2.00 per riderMONORAIL:
9:30 am to 3:30 pm daily$3.00 per rider
*Weather permitting. Please call to verify operation.
PHONE
214-670-5656Skip the wild drivers and parking jungle. It’s so easy to get here on DART! And check out the Zoo’s special discount offer for DART riders.
HELP SAVE GORILLA HABITAT! RECYCLE YOUR OLD CELL PHONES AT THE DALLAS ZOO.
The Dallas Zoo is now recycling cell phones through a program called ECO-CELL. So, the next time you come to the zoo, bring all your old cell phones with you, Read more.
announcing the first winners of the 2010 top photographers summer camp!
Dallas Zoo staff photographer, Cathy Burkey, joined our summer camp season to present this new and exciting camp. Take a peek at teams who won the grand prize of having their photographer reviewed African Safari Journals published on our website.Top Photographer Summer Camp Week 1 Winners - View Journal
The Unique Unicorns: Rhiannon Jones, Jenna Kuykendall, Merrill Stubbs, Alissa Schmassmann, Katelyn Dattilo, and Emily Hudson
Top Photographer Summer Camp Week 2 Winners - View Journal
The Dancing Dolphins: Haley, Lucas, Andrews and Millet
Click here for information about this and all of our education programs.
early learning programs at the dallas zoo this fall!
Enrollment now open for children
ages 15 months to 5 years
With time to explore the Dallas Zoo and meet a variety of animals, children in the preschool programs are taking a field trip every day. Students discover the world of animals and nature through an interactive curriculum that follows guidelines for Texas TEKS and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and includes goals for the Council for Environmental Education. Activities include a hands-on learning center, live animal encounters, Zoo exploration time, crafts, snacks, and more. Register Now!
The Dallas Zoo’s Eighth Annual Feathers, Fur, & Scales Photography Contest
What’s more fun than coming to the Zoo and taking pictures of the animals? Nothing, right? Ever consider entering the Dallas Zoo’s Feathers, Fur, & Scales photo contest?
The contest officially begins April 1st and is open to everyone from children to experienced professionals. There’s an entry fee of $15.00 that enables you to enter up to 3 (three) 8x10 prints. All entries must be taken between the opening date and September 30, the closing date.
You can pick up a brochure at one of our sponsor locations or download the PDF from this site. Just make sure to tape an entry form on the back of each photograph you enter. You’ll find all of the contest rules in the brochure.
Entries should be mailed to Cathy Burkey c/o Dallas Zoological Society, Dallas Zoo Photography Contest, 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75203.
So gather up your camera gear and arrive early when the animals are frisky. Remember, our animals like to say “Cheese!”
Learn More!
Experience a Virtual tour of the new Giants of the savanna exhibit
Want to get a sneak peak at the new Giants of the Savanna? Check out the new virtual tour. Watch now!
dallas zoo's golden girls are home at the new giants of the savanna
Dallas Zoo’s six elephants are now all on-site, exploring their new savanna home and getting to know one another in time for the Memorial Day Grand Opening of the Giants of the Savanna habitat. Learn More!
Want to check out the dallas zoo on the go?
There's an app for that.
“The iPhone app is a great education tool for the Dallas Zoo,” said Greene. “When you’re at the Zoo you can follow our schedule on your iPhone. You’ll know to be at the elephant exhibit at 2:00 when a keeper is there talking about what our elephants are doing, what they’re eating, and what challenges wild elephants face in Africa. It will make the whole guest experience richer.”
The Dallas Zoo’s iPhone app is free, with information about hours, admission, parking, directions, maps that will help guests navigate exhibits at the Zoo, information about the Dallas Zoo’s animals, membership, educational programs, special events and more. To download, search “Dallas Zoo” on your iPhone. Learn More!
new volunteer opportunity! be a savanna volunteer
The opening of the exciting new multi-species exhibit, Giants of the Savanna, will offer Conservation Guides another area in which to engage the public and increase awareness of wildlife conservation.
New at the Dallas Zoo - Camel rides!
Camel rides will now be available daily from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ride: $5.00
Souvenir Picture: $5.00
New Birthday Party Packages Now Booking!
Make your reservations now for the most unique birthday party in town! From Zoo admission, private party area, and party favors to animal interactions, cake, and catering, there’s a party package that is sure to meet your needs and entertain your guests.
Click here for more information.
TAKE YOUR VISIT TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH A ZOO RANGER™ VIDEO TOUR
It’s the next best thing to a personal tour with the zookeepers! The Dallas Zoo has introduced a behind-the-scenes, full-color video tour of the Zoo that utilizes GPS technology to trigger entertaining and educational tour stop videos of key exhibits throughout the park. WFAA-TV anchor and longtime Zoo member Gloria Campos introduces the exhibits. Read more.
Lacerte Family Children's Zoo
Voted “Best Children’s Activity” by Dallas Child magazine, experience the natural world through touchable animals, arts & crafts, and playtime activities in a two-acre adventure of interactive fun for toddlers to pre-teens.
Click here for more about the hands-on fun.
Become a Member
Enjoy year-round free admission and parking, special member activities, discounts and more benefits, just for helping to support your animal friends through your Dallas Zoological Society membership. Join Now!
