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Our I Spy Butterflies exhibit will be closed on Saturday, April 19 for a private event. Please excuse the inconvenience. The exhibit will reopen on April 20 during normal Zoo hours.

Dallas Zoo After Dark

Explore the Zoo after hours

Explore the Zoo after hours

May 1 | 6-9 P.M.

May 1
6-9 P.M.

Experience a wild, adults-only night at Dallas Zoo After Dark: Prom! Dress in your prom best and step into an unforgettable evening at the Zoo — sip craft cocktails, soak in the vibrant atmosphere, and dance like an animal to the electrifying sounds of the night.

Live DJ

Silent Disco

Rides & Extras

Crafted Drinks
& Treats

Photo Ops

Animal Encounters

Live DJ

Silent Disco

Rides & Extras

Crafted Drinks
& Treats

Photo Ops

Animal Encounters

Members

$ 25 per person
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Join now to save on tickets!

General Public

$ 35 per person
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Parking

$ 12 per vehicle
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First car free for members.

What to Wear

Dress in your prom best — with a wild twist! This event is outdoors and full of adventure, so feel free to pair your glam look with sneakers, sandals, or whatever keeps you dancing through the night!

Sip & Stroll

Toast to the night with our Sip & Stroll Cup — available for purchase online or on site. Sip, stroll, and relive prom in style!

$15

First drink included + $2 OFF refills.

Animal Experiences

6-7 p.m. — Giraffe feeding at Diane and Hal Brierley Giraffe Ridge 

6:30 & 7:15 p.m. — Meet our ambassador animals at the Wild Encounters Stage Presented by Kimberly-Clark Corporation
 
6:45 p.m. — Elephant Food Scatter

7:15 p.m. — Okapi Chat

7:15 & 7:45 p.m. — Predator Demonstration 

Party Animals

Most of our animals turn in for the night, but some are staying up late just for you! Catch our animals in their habitats and enjoy a rare after-dark encounter at these locations:

  • Wilds of Africa
  • Simmons Hippo Outpost
  • Diane and Hal Brierley Giraffe Ridge 

Keep Up with the Wild! 

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Event Sponsored By:

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