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DeWitt Internship Fund

Inspired by their nephew sharing stories about the wonderful experiences he had as an intern at the Dallas Zoo, Tim and Thom DeWitt felt compelled to start an endowment to ensure the Zoo’s college internship program would continue to inspire the next generation of conservationists and wildlife heroes for years to come. Even better – […]

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African Vultures

African Vulture Fresh Facts Vultures eat carrion (dead animals), but they prefer fresh to rotten food! They are excellent at riding air currents, which puts them at vantage points to scan the land below for fresh carrion. The acid in vultures’ stomachs is almost comparable to acid in car batteries. It pretty much annihilates any […]

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Protecting the Twelve

Protecting the Twelve is dedicated to twelve conservation priorities in significant areas of Asia, Africa, and in the United States.

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African Penguins

Plentiful African Penguin Facts While they may be slow on land, African penguins can swim 12 mph and dive up to 400 feet when hunting for fish. You might be surprised to learn that African penguins don’t live in cold climates. While all penguins live in the southern hemisphere, most penguins live in warm or […]

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BringTheZooToYou

We created #BringTheZooToYou to engage, educate, and inspire while we were temporarily closed earlier this year. We’re continuing to innovate and find ways to bring content directly to you, even now! New Virtual Programs Stay home as we bring the Zoo to you! View the Playlist Downloads Social Media Bundle · Save these graphics on […]

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Careers

Who we are Dallas Zoo Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and accepts employment applications and/or resumes for current open positions only. Internship opportunities are also available (search under volunteer opportunities). Requests for accommodation for a disability should be directed to the Human Resources Office. Everything we do everyday is dedicated to our mission […]

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Explore the Zoo

From animal encounters and fun attractions to feeding the animals, there’s plenty to explore at the Dallas Zoo.

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