General Information
The Dallas Zoo is open 364 days out of the year excluding Christmas. Find general information about the Zoo on our website to plan your visit.
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Spring 2023
Back to the Main Site Welcome Welcome to your member-exclusive Dallas Zoo magazine. Thank you for supporting our vision of Creating A Better World for Animals. The “Mane” Event: Unique New Species Joins the Dallas Zoo Family by Chelsey Norris, Guest Contributor At first glance, one could mistake the Dallas Zoo’s newest residents for something akin […]
Take Action Projects
Love animals and want to help save them in the wild? Join the Dallas Zoo’s Wild Earth Action Team in taking hands-on action to save wildlife! We need your help to Create a Better World for Animals and people, not only around the world, but right here at home. No matter your age, there’s a Take […]
Spring 2022
Back to the Main Site Welcome to Wild Edition! Your member magazine is now digital, which means you’ll be able to view videos, have interactive experiences, take deeper dives into stories, and more. Make sure to answer the two survey questions at the end of this issue so we can make Wild Edition the best […]
Safety
What to expect when you visit All guests, including Dallas Zoo Members, must reserve timed tickets and parking online prior to visiting. Your admission and parking tickets will be scanned at either the parking booth OR at the ticket booths as the Zoo’s entry. Face coverings are recommended but not required throughout the Zoo for […]
Summer 2022
Back to the Main Site Welcome In this issue of Wild Edition, you’ll get updates on some changing dynamics in the family gorilla troop and the maturing lion pride, gain insight about the work being done with whooping cranes, and find out how you can take part in Conservation Action Trips! Don’t forget to share […]
If/Then
Meet our IF/THEN® ambassadors The Wilds of Africa tunnel has a fresh new look! The striking, 333-foot-long mural features 12 amazing women who are making a difference in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Their work promotes conservation, advances research, educates the public, and inspires those around them. This temporary installation is […]
Okapis
Outstanding Okapi Facts Okapis are solitary animals that forage through the rainforest on their own. The only time two okapis are together is when they are mating, or when a mother is with her calf. Okapis’ signature stripes blend in with the few streaks of sunlight that make their way through the dense foliage, helping […]
Cheetahs
Cheetah Fast Facts With short bursts up to 70 miles per hour, cheetahs are the fastest mammals on earth! Ever wonder why football and baseball players paint those black marks below their eyes? They borrowed the idea from cheetahs. Those black tear-shaped streaks help diffuse the sun’s glare. Some cats purr and some cats roar, […]