Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth Zoo Named one of the "World’s Greatest" for the care of 7,000 animals and conservation around the world.
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The nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo has been voted the No. 1 zoo in North America by USA Today, the Best Zoo in Texas by Yahoo Travel, the No. 5 zoo in the nation by USA Travel Guide, the No. 1 family attraction in the DFW Metroplex by Zagat survey and a Top 10 Zoo or Aquarium by FamilyFun magazine. Home to more than 7,000 animals, the Zoo is in the third of a four-phase, $100-million master p

lan. The first phase, African Savanna, opened in 2018; the second phase, Elephant Springs, opened in April 2021. The third, Hunters of Africa and Asian Predators, is currently under construction and set to open in 2023. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than 1 million visitors a year. The Fort Worth Zoo prohibits any comments made on its page that are abusive, defamatory, obscene, deceptive, misleading or otherwise offensive. Comments unrelated to the Zoo and its posted content are also subject to deletion. The Zoo reserves the right to remove any posts that violate this policy and/or block the responsible party from the Zoo’s page.

06/19/2026

Sssslithering our way into the weekend with a Team USA win! ❤️⚽️🎉

06/18/2026

🐻💦 Water bears … indoor edition!

Our juvenile bears, Cinnamon and Raisin, can’t seem to get enough pool time on-habitat. Plus, they have their very own pool inside, too! Whenever they head to their behind-the-scenes spaces for naps, habitat cleaning, meals or inclement weather, they still have a place to splish and splash!

Clearly, one cub is bringing the calm while the other is bringing the chaos. Classic siblings! 🤣

📸: Keeper Cynthia

🐊 It’s World Croc Day! Not all crocodilians look like what might come to mind and certainly few are as distinctive as th...
06/17/2026

🐊 It’s World Croc Day! Not all crocodilians look like what might come to mind and certainly few are as distinctive as the critically endangered gharial!

The Fort Worth Zoo has been dedicated to the care and conservation of the remarkable gharial species for decades. That commitment has led to groundbreaking success as the only institution in North America to produce multiple gharial offspring and repeat that achievement for multiple consecutive years, with hopes to continue to build on this success.

Guests can see a few of these juvenile gharials in our state-of-the-art herpetarium, the Museum of Living Art (MOLA), where these they serve as a visible reminder of the importance of conserving endangered species. (The only place in North America where you can see juvenile gharials!) In the wild, these crocodilians are facing habitat loss due to sand mining and human encroachment.

Every hatchling is a step forward for the species and a testament to the expertise and dedication of the Zoo’s animal care and conservation teams. 💚

You just can’t beat this workday POV! 🐘📸: Keeper Gabby
06/15/2026

You just can’t beat this workday POV! 🐘

📸: Keeper Gabby

06/14/2026

The soccer frenzy made it to the metroplex!! ⚽️🏆🏟️

With the first local game kicking off this afternoon between Japan and the Netherlands, there’s no better time to feature a very special Japanese-native bird!

As one of the only places to see this species in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo is the perfect place for traveling fans to see a piece of home and a whole lot of Texas, all in one place! 🤎

06/13/2026

Our giraffe herd has grown by one not-so-little GIRL! 💕

Born in the evening hours of May 31, she stood 6’2” tall and weighed 152 lbs. at birth. This little one was born to mom, Kala, and dad, Apollo.

The calf has been bonding well with mom behind the scenes since birth, with plans to meet other herd members and make her debut on habitat in the coming days (weather permitting)!

But … we need help choosing her name! Our friends announced her birth on-air this morning and opened a poll to vote on her name! The vote opened today and will end with a name announcement on TODAY on June 27!

Visit the link in our comments or bio to vote between three name options:

Kumi — Swahili for 10, in honor of her being Kala’s 10th calf
Honey — Because she’s sweet as can be!
Iris — A tribute to the native plant & flower

Stay tuned for more on this little one! 💕

06/12/2026

An ice pop & a nose bop! 🧊💥

Another hot day calls for another special ice block! This cool enrichment treat for our lion cubs was frozen with juice from their meat-based diet. Yum … a meat pop! 🥴

Not only do these frozen treats help the cubs beat the heat, but they also encourage natural curiosity and play!

📸: Keeper Zach

06/11/2026

We’ve got soccer on the brain around here! ⚽🐘

In honor of today’s tournament kickoff, Lady Bird and Bluebonnet enjoyed some soccer-themed enrichment with their specially painted boomer ball. Bluebonnet showed her fancy footwork and trunk-work skills, while Lady Bird didn’t seem quite as sure about the bright ball — but she gave it a try! 🤣

As soccer fans from around the globe flock to DFW over the next month, we invite them to come create memories between matches at the Fort Worth Zoo! There are animals and adventure at every turn, making it unforgettable fun for the whole family! 🦁🎉

06/09/2026

🐍 Ten years of conservation impact!

Last week, the Fort Worth Zoo and partners released 51 endangered Louisiana pine snakes into Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest, marking our 10th consecutive year of returning this rare species to the wild.

Since 2016, we’ve released a total of 364 Louisiana pine snakes into the wild as part of a collaborative effort to restore populations within their historic range. The released snakes hatch at the Zoo and are raised or “head-started” until they’re large enough to thrive in the wild, giving them the best chance of survival after release.

With more than 90% of their historic habitat lost, Louisiana pine snakes remain one of North America’s rarest and most endangered snakes. Every release is an important step toward securing a future for this native species. 💚

06/07/2026

Our water bears are at it again! 💦😂 Raisin can often be found splashing around the pool with a wood log in his paws!

Yesterday was National Black Bear Day, but Raisin and Cinnamon, who came to us after being orphaned in the wild, remind us every day why this iconic native species deserves our admiration and protection.🖤

📸: Keeper Cynthia

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Fort Worth, TX
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