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Feathers, Fur & Scales Photo Contest
Sponsored by 
Begins April 1; Ends Sept. 30
| Sign up on the first day of the Dallas Zoo's annual photo contest. The annual competition is open to everyone from children to experienced professionals. Categories include: children (12 and under), junior (ages 13 to 18 years), novice (beginners to non-professionals), and advanced (considerable experience to professionals). Pictures must be taken at the Dallas Zoo. Contest ends Sept. 30. For more information, contact cathy.burkey@dallaszoo.com or call 469.554.7423. |
Lights Out at the Dallas Zoo – Group Overnight Experience
7 p.m. through 10:30 a.m. the next morning
Saturday, April 14
Friday, April 20
Saturday, April 21
Friday, April 27
Saturday, April 28
Friday, May 4
Saturday, May 5
Friday, May 11
Friday, May 18
Saturday, May 19
Friday, May 25
Saturday, May 26
Friday, June 1
Friday, June 8
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Friday, June 15
Friday, July 13
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Friday, July 27
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Discover the nocturnal side of the Dallas Zoo with an Overnight experience for your scout, church, or other organized group. Learn about the fascinating world of animals through activities, special talks, and tours of the Zoo at night. Designed for children age 7 to 13, Overnight groups may vary in size from 15 to 75. Overnights are not exclusive to your group and we may book multiple groups in one night. Overnights require one chaperone per four participants. The event will include: - An after-hours tour of ZooNorth.
- A late night snack (eat dinner before you come) and a continental breakfast.
- Up close encounters with some of our Education animals.
- An official Dallas Zoo "Lights Out" overnight patch for each youth participant.
- A morning Monorail Safari ride (weather dependent; first train leaves the station at 9:30 a.m.).
- Entrance to the Zoo the following day for all participants and chaperones.
Cost: $45 per participant
Completed registration forms and payments are required to reserve your spot.
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Wildlife Education Day at the Ballpark
Thursday, April 12
10 a.m.
| The Dallas Zoo and the Texas Rangers are excited to feature Wildlife Education Day, prior to the Rangers afternoon game against the Mariners. Meet a variety of animals and learn about their natural habitats. Look, listen, and learn as the spotlight focuses on fascinating animals from Texas and around the world! Admission to the event is included with a purchase of a ticket to the Texas Rangers game. Group discount tickets are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 972-RANGERS x3. |
Evening Views at the Dallas Zoo
Saturday, April 14
Saturday, April 28
Saturday, May 12
Saturday, July 14
Saturday, August 25
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | The Dallas Zoo introduces a new opportunity for you to photograph the animals during the magic hours right before sunset! Take advantage of the evening light and get memorable shots of some of the Zoo's most photogenic animals in ZooNorth. You will receive a special map indicating where these animals are located. Pre-registration is encouraged but on-site registration is available beginning at 5 p.m. Call 469.554.7423 for more information or to make reservations.
Cost: $30 advance registration; $40 same-day registration |
Homeschool Day
Monday, April 16
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
| Interactive education booths, discovery carts, and keeper talks are included in the day's activities. Don't miss our interactive Animal Adventures show. This exciting 45-minute live animal show features several feathered, furry, and scaly animals that can't be seen anywhere else in the Zoo! Purchase a Safari Backpack filled with zoo science activities for your visit. It's a great zoovenir from your Homeschool Day! Pre-registration is required to receive the discounted rate and to purchase Animal Adventures Show tickets and Safari Backpacks. For more information, contact Education@DallasZoo.com or call 469.554.7300.
Cost: $5 per participant (does not include parking); Safari Backpacks -- $5 per backpack; Animal Adventures Show -- $2 per participant |
Party for the Planet
Saturday, April 21 & Sunday, April 22
Noon to 5 p.m. (Saturday) & 1 to 5 p.m. (Sunday) | We are staging a "Party for the Planet" in honor of Earth Day featuring booths from various area environmental groups as well as information stations about the Dallas Zoo's various wildlife conservation programs.
Cost: Free with paid Zoo admission |
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Photo Safari
Saturday, May 5
8 a.m. to noon | You don't have to travel around the world to photograph wildlife in natural settings. Take a guided tour with the Zoo's staff photographer Cathy Burkey as she leads participants to animal habitats that offer the best opportunities for photographers. Zookeepers will be on hand to help encourage the animals to be in the best possible locations for photography. Photo Safaris are limited to 15 participants and pre-registration is required. A continental breakfast is included. Call 469.554.7423 for more information or to make reservations.
Cost: $45 (DZS members)/$55 (non-members) |
Mother's Day Overnight – Special Overnight for Families
Saturday, May 12 to Sunday, May 13
7:30 p.m. through 10:30 a.m. the next day | Is your mother the adventurous type? Sign up for a special adventure at our Mother's Day Lights Out! Mom and children ages 7 to 10 will get a special, after-hours tour of ZooNorth, a live animal encounter, a craft, and a Monorail Safari tour. The overnight includes an evening snack and a continental breakfast in the morning. Reservations required. For more information, go to dallaszooed.com or call 469.554.7300.
Cost: $45 per participant |
Mother's Day Brunch
Saturday, May 12
Begins at 9 a.m. | Treat Mom to a scrumptious brunch with all the trimmings while dining at the Dallas Zoo! Let us do all the work so that you can show how special Mom is to your family. After your delicious meal, enjoy the Zoo for the afternoon. For more information regarding cost or to make reservations, call 469.554.7470. |
Plant Sale
Saturday, May 12
9 a.m. until last plant sold | Support the Zoo's horticultural efforts and pick up some great botanical bargains at the plant sale! All proceeds go to the Zoo's horticulture department.
Cost: Free with paid Zoo admission. |
Bowling for Rhinos
Wednesday, May 16
7-9 p.m.; Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. | Join our conservation efforts to help protect all five remaining species of rhinos by participating in our annual national bowl-a-thon, Bowling for Rhinos, at Alley Cats in Arlington. Dallas Zoo Outreach animals will be there to welcome you! Ticket prices are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, which include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, game of laser tag and happy hour prices until 9 p.m. T-shirts are available for sale online only this year at www.cafepress.com/DallasZooAAZK.
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Endangered Species Day
Saturday, May 19
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Learn all about the Dallas Zoo's efforts to help save endangered species during this conservation-focused event.
Cost: Free with paid Zoo admission |
Photo Safari/Workshop
Saturday, May 26
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | New this year, we're introducing a day-long photo safari with an afternoon workshop led by staff photographer Cathy Burkey and a leading professional photographer. Each workshop will concentrate on various aspects of nature and animal photography. Call 469.554.7423 for more information or to make reservations.
Cost: $125 (DZS members), $150 (non-members) |
Memorial Day Cookout
Monday, May 28
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Bring the family out for a special picnic meal under the tents overlooking the Giants of the Savanna! After you dine, stop by to feed the giraffes and watch the elephants explore their habitat. For more information about cost, call 469.554.7470. No reservations required. |
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"Monkey See Monkey Do" Kid To Do
Saturday, June 2
6 to 9 p.m. | The Dallas Zoo honors its youngest patrons with a special celebration and fundraising party. Guests will enjoy kid-friendly cuisine from Dallas's top chefs. This special evening also will feature a private bird show, a DJ, crafts, giraffe feedings, entertainment by Eddie Coker, and much more. To learn how your family can participate, visit DallasKidToDo.com or call 469.554.7400. Advance reservations are required. |
World Oceans Day – Children's Aquarium at Fair Park
Saturday, June 9
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Discover the diversity of ocean life and habitats. Find out how we are interconnected to the sea through fun activities.
Cost: Free with paid Children's Aquarium admission |
Photo Safari/Workshop
Saturday, June 9 | New this year, we're introducing a day-long photo safari with an afternoon workshop led by staff photographer Cathy Burkey and a leading professional photographer. Each workshop will concentrate on various aspects of nature and animal photography. Call 469.554.7423 for more information or to make reservations.
Cost: $125 (DZS members), $150 (non-members) |
Father's Day Overnight -- Special Overnight for Families
Saturday, June 16 to Sunday, June 17
7:30 p.m. through 10:30 a.m. the next day | Take Dad camping some place where he doesn't have to set up a tent. The Dallas Zoo's Father's Day overnight makes spending the night with wildlife easy. Dad and children age 7 to 10 will get a special, after-hours tour of ZooNorth, a live animal encounter, a craft, and a Monorail Safari tour. The overnight includes an evening snack and a continental breakfast in the morning. Reservations required. For more information, contact Education@DallasZoo.com or call 469.554.7300.
Cost: $45 per participant |
Photo Day at the Dallas Zoo
Saturday, June 23
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
| Get ready for a day of photography. Arlington Camera and Canon are sponsoring the Dallas Zoo's first Photo Day. Visit the designated photo op spots and take pictures of the Zoo's most photogenic animals. Use many of Canon's most current cameras and lenses! Ask questions of the staff from Arlington Camera and attend mini seminars led by the experts from Canon. If you capture that once-in-a-lifetime shot, use your discount coupon from Arlington Camera to print it and enter it in the Dallas Zoo's 10th annual Feathers, Fur & Scales Photo Contest which runs thru 9/30. Bring your own camera and memory cards.
Cost: Free with paid Zoo admission |
Animal Birthday Party
Saturday, June 23
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | This party is going to be wild! Join us while we celebrate the birth of the animal babies this spring and honor those with significant birthdays. You'll also find information on the Zoo's work with conservation programs and endangered species.
Cost: Free with paid Zoo admission |
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Photo Safari/Workshop
Saturday, July 7
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | This day-long photo safari with an afternoon workshop led by staff photographer Cathy Burkey and a leading professional photographer will concentrate on various aspects of nature and animal photography. Call 469.554.7423 for more information or to make reservations.
Cost: $125 (DZS members), $150 (non-members) |
Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo
Presented by 
Thursday, July 19
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Dallas Zoo shows its appreciation to the community for its support with $1 admission all day and dollar deals on food items at select locations. Take the DART Red Line straight to the Zoo entrance to avoid the traffic and start your adventure sooner.
Cost: $1 per person for ages 3 and older; free for ages 2 and younger and DZS members; $7 parking |
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Photo Safari/Workshop
Saturday, August 11
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | This day-long photo safari with an afternoon workshop led by staff photographer Cathy Burkey and a leading professional photographer will concentrate on various aspects of nature and animal photography. Call 469.554.7423 for more information or to make reservations.
Cost: $125 (DZS members), $150 (non-members) |
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Photo Safari/Workshop
Saturday, September 1
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | This day-long photo safari with an afternoon workshop lead by staff photographer Cathy Burkey and a leding professional photographer will concentrate on various aspects of nature and animal photography. Call 469.554.7423 for more information or to make reservations.
Cost: $125 (DZS members), $150 (non-members)
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Labor Day Cookout
Monday, September 3
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Bring the family out for a special picnic meal under the tents overlooking the Giants of the Savanna! After you dine, stop by to feed the giraffes and watch the elephants explore their habitat. For more information about cost, call 469.554.7470. No reservations required.
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Photo Safari
Saturday, September 22
8 a.m. to noon | You don't have to travel around the world to photograph wildlife in natural settings. Take a guided tour with staff photographer Cathy Burkey as she leads participants to animal habitats that offer the best opportunities for photographers. Zookeepers will be on hand to help encourage the animals to be in the best possible locations for photography. Photo Safaris are limited to 15 participants and pre-registration is required. A continental breakfast is included. Call 469.554.7423 for more information or to make reservations.
Cost: $45 (DZS members)/$55 (non-members) |
Science Day
Saturday, September 29
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Discover how much fun science can be by attending Science Day at the Dallas Zoo. Guests will encounter booths that demonstrate scientific principles in entertaining ways, while teachers and homeschool parents participate in educational workshops and earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours. All Zoo guests are invited to try the fun activities at booths.
Cost: Free for pre-registered teachers; booths free for Zoo patrons with paid admission |
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Radio Disney's Healthy You at the Zoo
October 13
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Join the fun as Radio Disney celebrates a healthy lifestyle with fun games and activities for the entire family. The kids will enjoy showing off their physical prowess as they play games and win prizes.
Cost: Free with paid Zoo admission |
Halloween Nights at the Dallas Zoo
October 2012
5 to 8 p.m. | The gates of the Dallas Zoo creep open for a special evening celebration that will get the ghouls and boys "howling" with laughter. Check back soon for more information.
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Zoo To Do
Saturday, November 3
5 to 11 p.m. | Join us for the Dallas Zoo's biggest bash of the year. View the animals of the savanna, graze on food from Dallas's top chefs, bid on spectacular auction items, and dance the night away in the Wilds of Africa. The Wilds of Africa will be closed October 31 – November 3 to prepare for the Zoo's largest fundraiser of the year. Reservations are required for this adult party. Visit www.DallasZooToDo.com or call 469.554.7400 for more information.
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Running for Rhinos
Saturday, November 10
8 to 11 a.m. | Charge through the Zoo on a 5K race or amble along on a 1K family fun run and raise money for conservation. The 5K race starts at the Zoo entrance and concludes at Cat Green in ZooNorth. The family fun run begins at 8:15 a.m. and the course remains inside the Zoo. Family, friends, and spectators will celebrate at the end of the race with a party and awards ceremony. Race participants can enjoy the Zoo at a slower pace the rest of the day. Race sponsorships are available. Check back soon for more information and registration form.
Cost: 5K Race- $30; 1K Family Fun Run- $20 |
Photo Safari
Saturday, November 17
8 a.m. to noon | You don't have to travel around the world to photograph wildlife in natural settings. Take a guided tour with the Zoo's staff photographer Cathy Burkey as she leads participants to animal habitats that offer the best opportunities for photographers. Zookeepers will be on hand to help encourage the animals to be in the best possible locations for photography. Photo Safaris are limited to 15 participants and pre-registration is required. A continental breakfast is included. Call 469.554.7423 for more information or to make reservations.
Cost: $45 (DZS members)/$55 (non-members) |
Dollar Day
Presented by
Tuesday, November 20
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Get everyone out of the house before Turkey Day when the Dallas Zoo offers $1 admission all day. Look for dollar deals on food at select locations. Take the DART Red Line to avoid traffic and start your Zoo adventure sooner.
Cost: $1 per person for ages 3 and older; free for ages 2 and younger and DZS members; $7 parking |
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Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 8
Begins at 9 a.m. | Join Santa for breakfast at the Zoo and share your wish list with the jolly old elf. Kids will create holiday crafts to keep or to give. Enjoy the rest of the day at the Zoo after the event. For more information about cost or to make reservations, call 469.554.7470. |
