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"Best place to watch the lions... and have a snack."(8 Tips)"Ride the monorail at the Dallas Zoo."(4 Tips)
"Go to the Serengeti Grill in the hot part of the day."(3 Tips)
"Dallas Zoo is the LARGEST zoo in the state and the ONLY zoo in Texas"(2 Tips)
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Arianna RojoJuly 15, 2014First timer and was not disappointed! I think it's better than Ft. Worth. Loved the different animals they had, came in just in time for the snake feeding (gross!) and LOVED feeding the giraffes!
JenKuduApril 25, 2016Truly remarkable zoo! Great selection of animals, the grounds are spacious and properly maintained. Don't miss the cheetahs, anteaters and the many bird exhibits. Go midweek to avoid the crowds.
KarenNovember 5, 2012Dallas Zoo is the LARGEST zoo in the state and the ONLY zoo in Texas where you can see koalas! Visit them at 1:30 every day for a special Keeper Encounter and to see them awake and moving around.
Rob VernonMay 24, 2016Make sure to check out the activity board at the main entrance for all of the great FREE animal talks going on throughout the day! It is amazing to see their work up close.
Social News NetworkNovember 18, 2013The new addition to this zoo has been a shop stopper. If you've ever wanted to feed giraffes, this is the zoo to do it at! The atmosphere is exotic and breath-taking. Go and visit the animals.
Adam ThesquirrelJanuary 24, 2015Just left. Great zoo. I love how almost all the animals are endangered. Let's you get a chance to see them before they're all gone. Cobras are awesome, must see the reptile place!
Jacob JoseAugust 19, 2015Good to visit even in summer since there is good amount of shade on most walkways..remember to carry lots of water since a small water bottle costs $3. Faucets let u refill but water is warm..
ILiveInDallas.comApril 4, 2012Go ape at the Dallas Zoo. It's the largest zoological park in Texas (bigger than Fort Worth's Zoo). The Dallas Zoo is home to 406 species and 1,800 animals (6,800 counting invertebrates).
Kristine TagueJuly 30, 2013Make sure to check in on four square for a free scoop of ice cream in the cafeteria. This zoo is huge! Gotta check out the giraffes, the grill for an up close look at lions, and the bird show.
Steve CraigJune 4, 2011so Dallas Zoo: well done. new habitats, lots of keepers, energetic staff. in-park monorail doesn't run in hight heat (always?) due to lack of a/c. DART light rail goes directly there for $1.75
Adrienne SwinneyJuly 29, 2010My bf and I really enjoyed it, we got to feed the giraffes and ride a camel. We have a membership to a museum in Ohio so we got 1/2 off admission! 12 bucks for a very fun afternoon, I felt like a kid!
Mike DMarch 16, 2016Make a mental note: viewing actual animals in each of the nicely done habitats is optional unless you're just interested in flamingos
Perseus CEOSeptember 11, 2011This is an awesome attraction for visitors and residents a like. They have a children's zoo within the larger zoo where kids can pet and handle animals. The Aviary show is AWESOME!
Unity RainsJune 15, 2014What a beautiful place. It is well worth the trip. We had a great time and can't wait to visit again.
Micah GreenDecember 13, 2015Go see the gorillas! Plan on spending a whole day there because it's huge! It's only $5 between December and February! It's AWESOME!!!
Best buy, conservation cup. $1.00 refills & five locations in the zoo to fill it up. Best part is that nothing goes to the landfill. The cup is totally reusable! Conservation at its best!!
If you live nearby and have kids get the season family pass you get free parking free unlimited carrasel rides free pony rides and much more it pays for itself by the third visit
Great children's zoo. Feeding birds was a lot of fun. Staff are very helpful.
HISTORYApril 5, 2010Dallas Zoo encompasses 95 acres of exotic and traditional zoo animals. Visitors are greeted at the entrance by the tallest statue in Texas—a 67.5 foot giraffe.
Andrea ArrudaFebruary 21, 2016We parked far away on the street, close to a gas station, because the parking lot (the overflow one) was full. They charged us the parking fee anyway.
Best time and days to come to the zoo is on a holiday morning. No one is ever here. Cooler in the morning and animals more active.
John GonzalesJune 30, 2010The new Giants of the Savanna section is AMAZING. Go early in the morning (when they open) and all the animals are out for feeding and not hiding from the heat.
Ask them to bring back the passport program. Kids still might be able to get an animal stamp on their hand.- Matt BarbourApril 29, 2013Go to the Serengeti Grill in the hot part of the day. The lions like to lay right next to the window.
Michelle WilliamsAugust 12, 2011The Nature Exchange is amazing! Bring in rocks or other nature items and the staff there will teach you all about what you brought!
Best $5 lettuce you've ever bought. Worth it to feed the giraffes & get up close & personal. You won't be disappointed.- Best time to come is 9am on a Monday. Animals active and less people.
Be aware that the zoo is BIG. You are going to do a lot of walking.
Katy WattsMay 12, 2015Feeding and petting the giraffes is a really neat experience! Be careful of the staff, though. They love their rules.
JJ LassbergMarch 11, 2013No surprise the food options are overpriced processed junk food. The bird show is amazing and well worth checking out.
Taylor FahnestockJune 7, 2010Actually Dallas Zoo in the largest Zoo in Texas. Fort Worth seems bigger because their layout in more spaced. Dallas's has more land and animal space exhibit.
Shaun SatterJune 22, 2015Children's zoo in the morning then rest of the zoo after lunch. Pony rides end at noon.
- Billy Joe CainAugust 1, 2013Apparently the ice cream people don't ever know when Foursquare has a deal on the free ice cream. They didn't even check mine, even though ibdid in fact have one.
Andrew CDecember 19, 2016Don't bother visiting if the temperature is below 40°. All non-building based animals will be off exhibit.
Natasha RichardsonMay 29, 2013Giraffes!!! Been going every year at least since the "giants of the savanna" thing opened up!
BradJune 10, 2012Take the monorail. Nice break from walking and you see some spots you can't walk to.
Go see the lions at 2pm. You can watch the zoo keepers put them thru their paces for meatballs. Awesome!
DoraJuly 21, 2010Little kids especially love the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo, which offers pony rides, story times, and animal encounters. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄 𝐂.November 19, 2016After driving 2 hrs from Austin, I was bummed! The weather was ridiculous. I didn't get a chance to see any animals AT ALL! I'll be back next year for sure.
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The Dallas Zoo, an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, is the largest zoological experience in Texas featuring a 106-acre park, thousands of animals, and an education department that offers programs for all ages.
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