Attractions at the Zoo
Enjoy the thrill of the wild with captivating attractions and unforgettable entertainment!
Virtual Reality
Wild Explorer
Step into worlds like never before with this virtual reality experience – now with five new films! This outdoor theater featuring motion platform seating and 360-degree VR headsets will take you on a wild adventure.
$7 public / $5 member
Get your tickets online in advance and save $1 per ticket!
Closed – Conservation Railway Mini-Train
Rest your feet and let us do the driving on the Conservation Railway Mini-Train! The kid-sized, all-electric trackless train is decorated with animal graphics and equipped with a smoke machine and sound effects as it winds its way around Picnic Ridge. Passengers buy tickets and board the Mini-Train at the train station located across from the Herpetarium in ZooNorth. Seating is spacious enough for parents to accompany children on the ride.
The Conservation Railway Mini-Train is currently closed. Please check back for updates on reopening.
$3 public / $2 member (free for Passport and above)
Endangered Species Carousel
Take a ride on the wild side! The Dallas Zoo’s Endangered Species Carousel is a custom-made merry-go-round featuring hand-crafted exotic animals plus a spinning bird’s nest.
$4 public / $2 member (free for Passport and above)
PLEASE NOTE: The Adventure Safari Monorail permanently closed in March 2020.