The Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo
Founded back in 1888, the Dallas Zoo was the first attraction of its kind in the entire state of Texas. Since then, it has also grown the become the largest, with over 95 fully developed acres. The gorgeous 95 acres are sectioned into two major areas called Zoo North and the Wilds of Africa.
When you schedule your visit to the Dallas Zoo, you will be entertained and amazed by over 37 wonderful species that all live in harmony here.
During the spring and summer months, the hours that you can stop by to see the animals at the Dallas Zoo are from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm daily. Winter hours are from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm daily with a closing on Christmas Day. Admission is only $8.75 for adults, $5.75 for children, and $5 for seniors age 65 and older. Children under three get in absolutely free as well as Dallas Zoological Society members.
The parking is $5 per car and its near a 67-foot-tall structure, it's the tallest structure in Texas. You can ride the DART (The Dallas Area Rapid Transit - their City bus line) light rail RED line to the Dallas Zoo Station which is located near the Zoo admission gate.
There is so much to see and do when you visit the Dallas Zoo, you may even want to take more than one day just so you can see everything that there is, You will also find many great shopping opportunities while you are visiting the zoo there is Monorail Safari ride, Ndebele Cafe, Prime Meridian food court, Jungle Gift Shop (Stroller and Wheelchair Rentals) Endangered Species Carousel and the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo Snack Shop.
Founded back in 1888, the Dallas Zoo was the first attraction of its kind in the entire state of Texas. Since then, it has also grown the become the largest, with over 95 fully developed acres. The gorgeous 95 acres are sectioned into two major areas called Zoo North and the Wilds of Africa.
When you schedule your visit to the Dallas Zoo, you will be entertained and amazed by over 37 wonderful species that all live in harmony here.
During the spring and summer months, the hours that you can stop by to see the animals at the Dallas Zoo are from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm daily. Winter hours are from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm daily with a closing on Christmas Day. Admission is only $8.75 for adults, $5.75 for children, and $5 for seniors age 65 and older. Children under three get in absolutely free as well as Dallas Zoological Society members.
The parking is $5 per car and its near a 67-foot-tall structure, it's the tallest structure in Texas. You can ride the DART (The Dallas Area Rapid Transit - their City bus line) light rail RED line to the Dallas Zoo Station which is located near the Zoo admission gate.
There is so much to see and do when you visit the Dallas Zoo, you may even want to take more than one day just so you can see everything that there is, You will also find many great shopping opportunities while you are visiting the zoo there is Monorail Safari ride, Ndebele Cafe, Prime Meridian food court, Jungle Gift Shop (Stroller and Wheelchair Rentals) Endangered Species Carousel and the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo Snack Shop.
