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Largest zoo in TX. Home to 2000+ animals 400+ species. Committed to Engaging People & Saving Wildlife Welcome to the Dallas Zoo!

We are the largest zoological park in Texas, home to over 2,000 animals representing 406 species. The Dallas Zoo is 106 acres located south of downtown Dallas, Texas, in Marsalis Park. We welcome guests from near and far to visit and experience the history and excitement that lives throughout the zoo grounds.

11/02/2026

On today's episode of Mak Monday: A whole bunch of banana business 🍌

10/31/2026

It's a Kalo-ween celebration! 🎃
Yesterday, Kalo turned four and celebrated with a prehistoric twist! The float ate a dinosaur-themed ice treat and some Halloween-inspired carved pumpkins. Our Animal Nutrition Center team really went all out for this one!
Hope your Halloween is filled with as many treats as Kalo's!

10/29/2026

Senior Sundays has been extended through December, thanks to Uber! Celebrate with a special visit to the Zoo every Sunday this holiday season. Seniors 65 and older can get one free ticket with the purchase of one or more general admission tickets, plus enjoy a special Uber discount to catch a ride to the wild. Plan your visit today.

10/28/2026

These pups understood the assignment! 👏 Here’s a little costume inspo for your dog for Dog Days: Costume Edition this Friday! SPCA of Texas will be at the Zoo for Dog Days, bringing along some four-legged friends looking for loving homes. Come meet some lovable pups, learn more about adoption, and maybe even meet your newest family member!

P.S. Dog tickets for this Friday are SOLD OUT! Human admission is still available, so you can still join us for all the fun. We might see a little rain on Friday, but Dog Days is still on, rain or shine. Hope to see you there!

10/28/2026

HPAI UPDATE: Travis and Zach’s Birds Landing and the Forest Aviary are back open to the public! With no new Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases reported within 100 miles of the Zoo, we are optimistic the immediate threat has subsided.

Our animal care and veterinary teams are continuing to monitor the situation closely and will keep taking precautions to protect the birds in our care. We’ll continue to adjust our approach as needed based on the latest updates.

10/27/2026

Whoop, whoop! Our whooping crane chick is one step closer to the wild!

You may remember our whooping crane chick, who hatched at the Dallas Zoo in June! He’s reached another milestone, recently traveling from the Whooping Crane Center of Texas to Audubon Nature Institute in Louisiana. There, he’s settling in with other whooping crane chicks and bonding with his new flock before they move to their release site in Louisiana.

We’re proud to be part of the collaborative effort to protect whooping cranes, and we couldn’t do it without our partners at Audubon Nature Institute and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. We’ll share more as the chicks get closer to their release into the wild!

10/26/2026

HEADS UP: We’re getting ready for Zoo To Do, our biggest fundraiser of the year, and that means a few changes to your Zoo visit. On Nov. 6 and 7, ZooNorth will be closed to the public all day as we prepare for the big event. But you can still visit! Enjoy $10 admission on both days and explore the Wilds of Africa and Gregg Hudson Giants of the Savanna.

10/24/2026

BABY ELEPHANT UPDATE: 🐘 Our not-so-little guy Matope is now about 380 pounds and spending more time out on habitat, exploring with the rest of the herd. He’s also reached another big milestone: his first set of teeth are starting to come in! Elephants have six sets of molars throughout their lives. Their “marching molars” move forward through the jaw as older teeth wear down, with a new molar growing in behind it, almost like a conveyor belt. These powerful molars help elephants grind up tough vegetation. Matope is still nursing, but he’s already practicing picking up food, figuring out water, and investigating just about everything he comes across. There’s a lot to learn when you’re a growing elephant!

10/23/2026

Help us show some love to our Dallas Zoo vet techs!

We’re wrapping up National Vet Tech Week by celebrating the people who work hard every day to keep our animals healthy. So much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but their impact is felt throughout the Zoo. From routine exams and checkups to lab work and complex medical procedures, our vet techs play a critical role in the day-to-day health and welfare of the animals in our care.

To our vet techs, thank you for the dedication and care you bring to your work every day, for animals big and small. We appreciate all that you do! ❤️

10/22/2026

Cracking the code to a good snack 🦦

10/21/2026

Unbothered. Moisturized. Happy. In my lane. Focused. Flourishing.

10/19/2026

ZOO UPDATE — AVIAN FLU: Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in Texas, within 100 miles of the Zoo, and we are taking every precaution to keep our birds safe and healthy. For that reason, the Forest Aviary and Travis and Zach’s Birds Landing will be closed to the public for the time being. Our flamingos remain in their habitat with additional precautions in place. These closures are intended to reduce the risk of introducing the virus into bird habitats. Because the virus can spread through contaminated materials, including wild bird droppings tracked in on shoes, we’re temporarily closing areas where guests share space with birds.

Our expert team of veterinarians and zoologists will be monitoring HPAI very closely and will follow protocols accordingly. Avian influenza primarily affects birds, and human infections are rare. No human infections with the current strain have been reported in the United States.

We understand these temporary closures may affect your Zoo visit, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we take these precautions. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and share updates as needed.

Address

650 S R. L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX
75203

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.DallasZoo.com/

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